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
Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
However, Okafor, Daniel James and Wilfried Gnonto were likely to prove the more dependable sources of goals and assists based on what has been seen from that wider quintet in recent years.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Lopez said the play was designed for Williams to pass to Edwards, who was wide open in the end zone, but Williams faced little resistance on his team-leading fifth rushing touchdown of the season.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
A student forum, a parent engagement night, and numerous school-wide trainings and presentations on effective communication and conflict resolution were held.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
However, Okafor, Daniel James and Wilfried Gnonto were likely to prove the more dependable sources of goals and assists based on what has been seen from that wider quintet in recent years.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
The club came into the season with Aaronson and Harrison as fourth and fifth picks in the pecking order out wide.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Lopez said the play was designed for Williams to pass to Edwards, who was wide open in the end zone, but Williams faced little resistance on his team-leading fifth rushing touchdown of the season.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide
Adjective
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Supporting the Army’s next phase The M-SHORAD Increment 4 effort is a major part of the Army’s broader modernization strategy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Part of what’s driven the unexpected optimism have been industry sales and production holding up much better than expected, in addition to broader macroeconomics such as consumer spending being relatively stable.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Schools, hospitals, as well as water and electricity infrastructure have all been devastated during the two-year war from Israel’s extensive military campaign on the Gaza Strip, Amr said.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
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While his two-way role requires extensive off-field work to stay ready for both jobs, Ohtani had pitched in only two games over the past 30 days before Game 4, thanks to the permutations of the Dodgers’ schedule.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Until Slot settles on a right-back option, the short-term message is quite clear for Premier League opposition analysts — target Liverpool’s right flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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On one level its assessment can be quite subjective, and there’s a degree of connoisseurship.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The most recent eruption occurred in June, spewing thick clouds of gas and molten rock as high as 4 miles into the air at some points.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Without thick sheets of ice to buttress it, the rock face becomes destabilized.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Perched on the exclusive Biscayne Point, the estate spans two lots and offers 150 feet of open bay frontage, sweeping water views, and the kind of privacy that makes celebrities and moguls swoon.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The foundation prevailed over Lund and other departing directors in its drive for immediate, sweeping changes on the board in support of new Chief Executive Officer Maziar Mike Doustdar’s strategy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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American goods are losing ground fast.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Headquartered in Dallas, Aligned is a fast-growing hyperscale operator that provides cloud infrastructure across some 50 facilities.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The beginning of the series had such deep ties to the death of Riley.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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In fact, in an age where anyone can turn themselves into content or media, self-producing their own persona, this theme hits even deeper than ever.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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And a fourth-quarter catch-and-run from tight end Theo Johnson — on a pass that popped into the air off the hands of Wan’Dale Robinson — perfectly summed up the day, as Johnson put rookie corner Jahdae Barron in the turf for good measure.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Mac did a great ball, perfectly on time.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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