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
In a wide-ranging conversation, Quinn discussed the company’s milestones and keys to success.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
But mostly the veteran producer spent his wide-ranging conversation with Variety‘s Clayton Davis explaining the job that is often hard to define — the role of a producer — and discussing the state of the film business.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
True to its wide-ranging musical foundation, Movement Immigrant Orchestra’s performances can vary considerably, depending on which member is leading the band during a particular song.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
But then Rob Reiner certainly isn’t lending himself to similar pigeonholing with his wide-ranging films.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
But mostly the veteran producer spent his wide-ranging conversation with Variety‘s Clayton Davis explaining the job that is often hard to define — the role of a producer — and discussing the state of the film business.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
True to its wide-ranging musical foundation, Movement Immigrant Orchestra’s performances can vary considerably, depending on which member is leading the band during a particular song.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
But then Rob Reiner certainly isn’t lending himself to similar pigeonholing with his wide-ranging films.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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That game, a 6-0 win over Peru, was later the subject of an extensive investigation published by the Sunday Times that suggested the game had been fixed.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Other horror streaming services offer a more extensive selection of films for fans of scary movies.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The deal, latest in a string of investment commitments, underscores OpenAI and the broader AI industry's voracious appetite for computing power as companies race toward developing AI technology that meets or exceeds human intelligence.—
Max A. Cherney,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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With violent crime rising across the county, Dhillon argued that broader CCW access is not just about constitutional law, but about safety.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The law stripped teachers and most public workers of collective bargaining rights and led to wide changes in the state's education system.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tactically, the most notable feature of the final was how regularly the two goalkeepers found themselves in bizarre positions, rushing out to close down attackers in wide areas.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While there are issues surrounding the advanced tech sweeping entry-level roles, the young digital natives are better prepared than most to adapt skill-wise.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t a diary of an individual life but a window into a sweeping political transformation, through the eyes of one person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Then the Shasta County Coroner’s Office collaborated with Othram, whose scientists extracted DNA from the remains and employed its Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing to construct a comprehensive DNA profile, the laboratory said in a news release.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Specializing in criminal defense, civil rights litigation, personal injury, family law, and sports entertainment, the firm employs a comprehensive approach.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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