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
Thomas’ national title sparked nationwide backlash and is considered one of the catalysts in the battle over transgender athlete participation in girls’ and women’s sports.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Earlier in October, Sweden became the latest country to implement plans for a nationwide mobile phone ban in all schools, following ones in countries including Denmark, South Korea and Brazil.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The latter two categories are new to the top five, reflecting the increasing popularity of lagers nationwide.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The market is lethargic nationwide, too, with 345,016 sales, down 9% in a year and 18% below average.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Earlier in October, Sweden became the latest country to implement plans for a nationwide mobile phone ban in all schools, following ones in countries including Denmark, South Korea and Brazil.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The latter two categories are new to the top five, reflecting the increasing popularity of lagers nationwide.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The market is lethargic nationwide, too, with 345,016 sales, down 9% in a year and 18% below average.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationwide
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Chicago has emerged as a focal point in the national debate, with the city's leadership vocally opposing federal immigration crackdowns and raids.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Former People’s Armed Police commander Wang Chunning, also named in the statement, was removed from the national legislature last month, along with three other PLA generals.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The protests come amid a federal government shutdown now in its 18th day, broader immigration enforcement operations, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Los Angeles.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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In a statement, her attorneys disputed McLaughlin’s version of events and said she was attacked by federal agents while on her morning commute.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationwide. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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