as in everywhere
in every place or in all places
we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation
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Recent Examples of far and wide
Their beats continue to resonate far and wide, inspiring a new wave of artists who draw from their pioneering melodies to keep the vibrant tradition of Amazonian cumbia thriving.
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Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
As a college town and the biggest hub of the state’s wild Upper Peninsula, Marquette’s gravitational pull swings far and wide.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
The last step is for that space-faring species to really go for it, sending themselves or their robotic emissaries far and wide, colonizing every available corner of the galaxy, and if they are sufficiently motivated, the Universe.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
Blame would eventually be spread far and wide, but absolute accountability proved complex and elusive.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
As a college town and the biggest hub of the state’s wild Upper Peninsula, Marquette’s gravitational pull swings far and wide.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
The last step is for that space-faring species to really go for it, sending themselves or their robotic emissaries far and wide, colonizing every available corner of the galaxy, and if they are sufficiently motivated, the Universe.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
Blame would eventually be spread far and wide, but absolute accountability proved complex and elusive.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and wide
Adverb
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The populist strain of nationalism that Francis has prophetically warned against is seemingly everywhere.—
Jason Horowitz,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week, from Addison Rae performing at Coachella in California to Priscilla Presley at a screening near Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Granted, this scenario involves perfectly timing both the high and low.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Available in both high and low-tops, celebrities like Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber have been spotted in Air Jordans, incorporating the iconic sneaker into their street style-friendly wardrobes, demonstrating the shoe’s lasting significance across multiple generations.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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