as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
The arrests have caused widespread fear among immigrants in Massachusetts towns such as Milford.
Plymouth County Correctional Facility, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is the only ICE detention center in the state.
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Ben Adler, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Now, instead of customers belting out their favorite songs at Friday karaoke, the establishment is shuttered while city officials prepare for a day of widespread protests against Trump administration policies Saturday.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Trump’s claim appeared to be designed to counter the widespread perception that the massive strike means Israel snubbed the White House’s effort to negotiate a deal with Iran.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
From the governor’s office, Scott has taken a skeptical eye toward a major Trump administration policy plank, its widespread imposition of tariffs on foreign countries.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
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Ben Adler, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Now, instead of customers belting out their favorite songs at Friday karaoke, the establishment is shuttered while city officials prepare for a day of widespread protests against Trump administration policies Saturday.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Trump’s claim appeared to be designed to counter the widespread perception that the massive strike means Israel snubbed the White House’s effort to negotiate a deal with Iran.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
From the governor’s office, Scott has taken a skeptical eye toward a major Trump administration policy plank, its widespread imposition of tariffs on foreign countries.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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Boelter – a husband and father, according to an online biography – has touted an extensive background in security and military training, according to an ABC News review of his online presence and professional history.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
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That prompted an extensive apology from the former U.S. Open winner on social media.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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In the broadest sense, what needs to be figured out to make those two properties work — Batman in this universe?—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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But, like all industrious publishers, Dunton had broader ambitions: to seed new publics for his writing.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Designers are drawn to the Carson fabric by Cone Denim for its wide range of uses.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Some of those projects were also sweeping, to the point of quixotic -- even for the deepest-pocketed entrepreneur.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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During her weekslong retrial in Massachusetts, Read’s lawyers accused authorities of trying to frame her in a sweeping conspiracy, which included planting evidence against her.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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This is a deep, dark, peppery and elegant wine at astonishing value.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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