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
Nichols said Erie deserves to have a bigger craft beer scene and that Cellar West plans to focus more on nearby communities rather than on distributing its beer far and wide.
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Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Although Cortini is a member of Nine Inch Nails, his tastes and passions for music range far and wide.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The detrimental impact of many players travelling far and wide to represent their countries hurt Brighton in last month’s exit from the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on penalties against Nottingham Forest.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
With the right research, preparation and mindset, traveling far and wide does not need to feel like an unreachable goal.
—Kiara Byrd, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Although Cortini is a member of Nine Inch Nails, his tastes and passions for music range far and wide.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The detrimental impact of many players travelling far and wide to represent their countries hurt Brighton in last month’s exit from the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on penalties against Nottingham Forest.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
With the right research, preparation and mindset, traveling far and wide does not need to feel like an unreachable goal.
—Kiara Byrd, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and wide
Adverb
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The intense May 15 finale proved that change is everywhere, but the one thing that remains is Bobby’s legacy.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The unexpected was everywhere at soggy Quail Hollow Club on Thursday.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Adventure centers, camps and corporate retreat facilities hire facilitators who operate high and low ropes courses, team-building programs and challenge activities.—
Marco Buscaglia,
Boston Herald,
5 May 2025
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It’s been replicated in over 600 studies, ranging from wealthy to developing nations; English- and non-English-speaking countries; in places with both high and low incomes and life expectancies.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 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 24 May. 2025.
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