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 2023, the Department of Justice established the first nationwide database documenting instances of police misconduct.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The plaintiffs are accusing platforms like Instagram and Facebook of being intentionally designed to hook teenagers, sparking a nationwide youth mental health crisis.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Much of Jackson’s nationwide attention owed to his strong interest in national politics, including two presidential runs.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This number shows just how important and prevalent car ownership is nationwide.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The plaintiffs are accusing platforms like Instagram and Facebook of being intentionally designed to hook teenagers, sparking a nationwide youth mental health crisis.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Much of Jackson’s nationwide attention owed to his strong interest in national politics, including two presidential runs.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This number shows just how important and prevalent car ownership is nationwide.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationwide
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Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The national spotlight has attracted trolls from across the country and even overseas, city officials believe.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2026
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The case has captured national attention, as Savannah Guthrie has pleaded for her mother's return and federal law enforcement descended on the state to aid in the search.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationwide. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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