1
as in broad
having a greater than usual measure across
the river is so wide that building a bridge across it would be impractical
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
a wide and detailed knowledge of the issue
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
the door was wide open
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Recent Examples of wide
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The datasets include a wide variety of targets in terms of size, shape and orientation, with all data fully georeferenced and with precise ground truth.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
If that holds and London spends most of his time split wide, then someone like Christian Kirk could make sense to take a lot of slot snaps.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
As the Steelers transition from Arthur Smith’s tight end-heavy offense to Mike McCarthy’s system (which uses a lot of three-wide sets), there was no need for Jonnu Smith and Freiermuth in the same offense.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The datasets include a wide variety of targets in terms of size, shape and orientation, with all data fully georeferenced and with precise ground truth.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
First off, the streets are wide—like, really wide.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
If that holds and London spends most of his time split wide, then someone like Christian Kirk could make sense to take a lot of slot snaps.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide
Adjective
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Half Acre has excess capacity in part due to a broader downturn in the craft brewing market.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, some experts are skeptical of impact of New Delhi's regulatory changes on investments as border tensions between India and China remain unresolved and the broader geostrategic competition between the two persists.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The skull distortion was so extensive that physical reconstruction wasn’t possible.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Treatments are extensive and popular with visitors and locals alike, so be sure to book ahead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Yet, too often, this category is flooded with forgettable songs by big name artists who squeak into eligibility because their music was quite literally a last-minute contribution for the end credits.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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Considering the general decline of pure album sales, short tracklist and a lead single that didn’t quite take over the world, The Romantic’s opening week total is nothing to scoff at.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Looking for a thicker platform?—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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His house sits across from what used to be a thick copse of woods.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to take a stroll along the Albany Corning Preserve for sweeping river views.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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From thunderous victory to shattering downfall, this play delivers sweeping action sequences, political intrigue, and a theatrical experience that hits with the force of a battle drum.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This is why time passes at different rates dependent on your elevation on Earth, and why your head (which is farther from the Earth’s center, and in a region of slightly less spacetime curvature) ages faster as compared with your feet.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the Smiths found that available single-family homes listed at around $800,000 or $900,000 would move fast and sell for well over $1 million.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Working in batches, drop batter into hot oil using tablespoon or a cookie scoop, and fry, turning as needed until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The sides and top of the bag are brown leather, which adds just enough contrast to pop against your outfit, and perfectly complements the bag’s gold chain and zipper.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Prior to Wednesday’s game, Torey seemed to explain the feelings of the moment perfectly.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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