as in national
including or involving all parts of a nation or country
a nationwide initiative to improve infrastructure
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Recent Examples of nationwide
TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has to sell its social media platform's to a U.S. owner by June 19 to avoid a nationwide ban.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Ivey spoke as protests over the Trump administration’s immigration policies have rocked Los Angeles and popped up in other cities and as nationwide protests against the president’s actions are planned for Saturday.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
But the event comes at a highly precarious time, amid nationwide protests which started in Los Angeles when people rallied against raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 June 2025
Currently, The All-American Rejects are embarking on a nationwide house party tour, eschewing traditional venues for backyards, college campuses and, in one instance, a bowling alley.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Ivey spoke as protests over the Trump administration’s immigration policies have rocked Los Angeles and popped up in other cities and as nationwide protests against the president’s actions are planned for Saturday.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
But the event comes at a highly precarious time, amid nationwide protests which started in Los Angeles when people rallied against raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 June 2025
Currently, The All-American Rejects are embarking on a nationwide house party tour, eschewing traditional venues for backyards, college campuses and, in one instance, a bowling alley.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationwide
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Trump and others have defended the initial ban on national security grounds, arguing it was aimed at protecting the country and not founded on anti-Muslim bias.—
Chris Megerian,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The proclamation notes there are exceptions for green-card holders, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals who serve American national interests.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The federal Justice Department has announced investigations into the state and the California Interscholastic Federation over its inclusive policies for transgender athletes.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Soon after Drumright submitted his report, federal prosecutors embarked on a wide-ranging probe of the Chinese community.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationwide. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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