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
Their mission is to create nationwide, top-tier live music destinations that change how the world experiences and connects with music, shaping the future of live entertainment.
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Evan Burke, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
California Republicans quickly filed a federal lawsuit in an effort to block a new gerrymandered House map that was proposed by the state’s Democratic leaders and approved by voters this week—marking the latest salvo in the nationwide redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
In 2025, the American Heart Association’s Stroke Hero Awards awarded Lana as a Caregiver Hero, as one of seven nationwide recipients.
—Lana Wilhelm, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Diane Letson is the vice president of food industry partnerships for Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks and pantries in the United States.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
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Evan Burke, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
California Republicans quickly filed a federal lawsuit in an effort to block a new gerrymandered House map that was proposed by the state’s Democratic leaders and approved by voters this week—marking the latest salvo in the nationwide redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
In 2025, the American Heart Association’s Stroke Hero Awards awarded Lana as a Caregiver Hero, as one of seven nationwide recipients.
—Lana Wilhelm, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Diane Letson is the vice president of food industry partnerships for Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks and pantries in the United States.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationwide
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Formal inquiries began after complaints that personal information shared only in private realms was routinely exposed on the front pages of national newspapers, causing distress and compromising the safety of those targeted.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Benjamin’s touchdown completed an 18-point comeback and gave the Seminoles a 34-31 victory and the program’s third national title.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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One even moved up his flight before federal agents arrested him at an airport in Newark, New Jersey, according to court documents.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Privacy and civil liberties advocates also warn these surveillance tools represent a grave threat and say there is not a sufficient regulatory framework in place or oversight to ensure federal agents are using new technologies in a way that protects privacy and constitutional rights.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationwide. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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