as in extensive
having considerable extent
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Recent Examples of wide-ranging
One paradox of the trading platform is that everything about the trades is totally transparent and public, which allows a firm like Bubblemaps to do a wide-ranging analysis.
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Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Many of the contenders responded to the crime concerns with wide-ranging proposals, including building megaprisons, restricting food for prisoners and reinstating the death penalty for serious crimes.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
While those holdings sound entirely unrelated, what unites the private investment firm’s wide-ranging portfolio is a focus on old-economy businesses that are less susceptible to disruption from artificial intelligence and other technologies, according to EGI’s president, Mark Sotir.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The 71,000-square-foot addition greatly expands The Historical’s landmark building and wide-ranging schedule of exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public programs.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Many of the contenders responded to the crime concerns with wide-ranging proposals, including building megaprisons, restricting food for prisoners and reinstating the death penalty for serious crimes.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
While those holdings sound entirely unrelated, what unites the private investment firm’s wide-ranging portfolio is a focus on old-economy businesses that are less susceptible to disruption from artificial intelligence and other technologies, according to EGI’s president, Mark Sotir.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The 71,000-square-foot addition greatly expands The Historical’s landmark building and wide-ranging schedule of exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public programs.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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The kids club, pools, villas, and other family-friendly amenities attract a lot of multi-generational crews, while the spa and extensive wellness programming bring in the adult crowd.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Aside from beers from Sacrament, The Rooftop has a fairly extensive wine list as well as a full bar with custom and classic cocktails.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The design required the production team to bring a broad range of understandings, everything from electromagnetism, solenoid latches, lever arm weight multiplication, spring hinges, DMX triggers, foam fabrication, and sculpture.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Given how oversold the stock is, combined with the sheer force of the broader market rally, that modest move is highly achievable.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Elijah, however, didn’t account for his wide stance.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The company called for tighter export controls, stronger protections against technology theft, and wider adoption of American AI systems across allied markets.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Finally, for sweeping sea views, book a stay at coastal Therasia Resort near the extinct Vulcanello.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Lake Howell won its first state title in 2025, sweeping Reagan (Doral), also in three-straight sets, but Leman said this year was harder.—
Bill Kemp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The Mavericks now begin a comprehensive search for their next head coach, hoping their next candidate is a promising figure with little regard for the spree of bad luck that has encumbered this organization.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Most clinics start with comprehensive evaluations that can include CT, MRI and DXA scans, blood panels, cognitive testing, fitness assessments and genome sequencing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 A deeper feeling could interrupt your attempt to keep things light.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Benjamín Echazarreta’s cinematography is alert to the workaday energy of the hotel as well as the eerie beauty of the setting, with its mix of fairy-tale wonder and bone-deep dread.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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