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
In a 6-3 ruling last Friday, the justices limited the ability of lone federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions that restrict the ability of the executive branch to enforce statutes or regulations.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
However, following the War of 1812, observing the holiday became a popular nationwide tradition.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 July 2025
Before that, Trump scored another major win when the Supreme Court ruled last month that district courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions, a tactic that had previously limited the president’s legislative agenda, including ending birthright citizenship.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
The local event is part of a yearly nationwide ham radio open house, during which more than 40,000 amateur radio clubs throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate its science, skill, and service to communities and the nation.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
However, following the War of 1812, observing the holiday became a popular nationwide tradition.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 July 2025
Before that, Trump scored another major win when the Supreme Court ruled last month that district courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions, a tactic that had previously limited the president’s legislative agenda, including ending birthright citizenship.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
The local event is part of a yearly nationwide ham radio open house, during which more than 40,000 amateur radio clubs throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate its science, skill, and service to communities and the nation.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationwide
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The 20-year-old won the national championship while leading the nation’s best defensive unit while being named a unanimous All-American selection.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Clark was the No. 1 overall draft pick – in the 2024 WNBA Draft – and also appeared in back-to-back national championships with the Iowa Hawkeyes, falling short both times to Angel Reese’s LSU and South Carolina, respectively.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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The plan, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, can help pay for losses because of severe weather, attacks by animals introduced to the wild by the federal government, disease or natural disaster.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Both prevailed, and went on to receive billions of dollars’ worth of federal contracts, clearing the way for others.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationwide. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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