wide-ranging

adjective

ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ How to pronounce wide-ranging (audio)
Definition of wide-rangingnext
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 The rest of the bill features a wide-ranging list of artists traversing country, rock, hip-hop, electronic and more. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026 Trump railed against the ruling and insisted the wide-ranging renovation plan would go ahead as scheduled. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 Davis recently spoke to The Athletic about broadcasting, his future and more in a wide-ranging interview. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026 In a wide-ranging interview, Bancel spoke to STAT about what’s next for intismeran, and how the drug’s success impacts the company’s R&D and business strategies. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide-ranging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
  1. extensive
  2. broad
  3. wide
  4. sweeping
  5. comprehensive
  6. deep
Adjective
  • Fraser Shilling, director of the Road Ecology Center, and his team determined that extensive fencing on highways is the solution to reducing roadkill, not just wildlife crossings.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The plan does not include crosswalks, which city spokesperson Jack VanderToll said require more extensive work such as accessible sidewalks and curb ramps.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • The radar systems are expected to provide an important detection and tracking layer within the broader US counter-UAS architecture.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But the midterms revealed a broad backlash against redistricting efforts in the South that were aimed at boosting Republicans and, by extension, reducing Black representation.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • Days after losing the governor’s race by a wide margin, Republican Steve Hilton argued Thursday his campaign should serve as a template for future GOP tickets and hinted at a potential second run for governor.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The top looks so similar to the sweater Rory wore in the show’s very first episode, and the pants have a wide fit and stretchy waistband that will accommodate second helpings of dinner.
    — Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • Choose the next manageable step, and leave the sweeping verdict for another day.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There’s also fine French cuisine at Nouvelle Epoque in the adjoining wing, and The Orchid offers elegant all-day dining with sweeping views, and Toh-Ka-Lin is the Chinese option.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sweeping
Adjective
  • Beyond its adoption areas and dedicated kitten facility, the state-of-the-art building is fully equipped to handle comprehensive feline care, featuring a feline behavior department, examination rooms, and grooming facilities.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Florida’s Digital Bill of Rights recognizes sensitive biometric information, but its comprehensive access, deletion and opt-out rights target a narrow class of very large advertising and technology businesses.
    — Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • That gives camper travelers the ability to drive cleanly and quietly through city centers, around campgrounds and down deep forest roads.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In the Soil Grubs and some types of moth larvae may dig in even deeper and overwinter directly in the soil itself.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of deep

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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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