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
Meeting today’s wide-ranging market, Orta is taking a consumer-centric approach.
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 June 2026
Jim DeBoo, who led the California Is Not For Sale independent expenditure boosting Steyer rival Xavier Becerra, gave wide-ranging remarks on the governor’s race and upcoming ballot measures during a Wednesday panel at a California Chamber of Commerce conference.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Gilbert told the Miami Herald in a wide-ranging interview after the service that the changing-of-the-guard overtones of the sermon after Wilson’s 15 years in Congress weren’t lost on him.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 June 2026
Jim DeBoo, who led the California Is Not For Sale independent expenditure boosting Steyer rival Xavier Becerra, gave wide-ranging remarks on the governor’s race and upcoming ballot measures during a Wednesday panel at a California Chamber of Commerce conference.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Gilbert told the Miami Herald in a wide-ranging interview after the service that the changing-of-the-guard overtones of the sermon after Wilson’s 15 years in Congress weren’t lost on him.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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Shortly after the boat’s excavation in the early 1920s, extensive studies were carried out to determine where the invaders came from.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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The extreme heat, extensive periods of drought, and seemingly endless dry, dusty expanses peppered with spiky plants form a landscape that is seductive and romantic.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Mayor Kevin McCarty, with broad council support, sent a letter to the county board in August asking them to delay the vote to address various concerns with the project.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The Sacramento Bee covered a wide range of news on June 11, from a critical city audit to a major land return for a Northern California tribe.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Rooms All 53 rooms in the labyrinthine property are incredibly spacious with a wide variety of room configurations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Lower courts have repeatedly ruled against the administration's authority in imposing broad and sweeping tariffs on an emergency basis.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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With sweeping ski trails and a bustling village, the location almost feels like its own character.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But for users who want a more comprehensive view of their finances — including investments and long-term goals — Monarch Money offers a compelling feature set that helps justify its cost.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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