as in universally
across a large area, group, or range
Originally invented in the United States, baseball is now a widely played sport around the world.
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Recent Examples of widely
Investors widely expect the Fed to cut its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point.
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
According to the study, industries involving computer and math roles (where AI was adopted more widely) are among the sectors seeing the highest levels of unemployment—though how much of this is the result of displacement, or a rebalance following COVID-era hiring, is up for debate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The current podcast, whose episodes air Monday through Friday and have a running time of 45 to 60 minutes, will debut on Fox One before being more widely available on other distribution platforms.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The incident has been widely condemned as yet another act of bizarre behavior from the Uruguayan legend.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
According to the study, industries involving computer and math roles (where AI was adopted more widely) are among the sectors seeing the highest levels of unemployment—though how much of this is the result of displacement, or a rebalance following COVID-era hiring, is up for debate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The current podcast, whose episodes air Monday through Friday and have a running time of 45 to 60 minutes, will debut on Fox One before being more widely available on other distribution platforms.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The incident has been widely condemned as yet another act of bizarre behavior from the Uruguayan legend.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widely
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The scoop neckline and midi length are universally flattering, and the fabric is soft and breathable enough for a flight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, quantum computers are not universally applicable or intended to replace traditional high-performance computing (HPC).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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More broadly, the driver of PSR’s fame is club activity.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then, Molly Odintz joins Drew to chat with Max Booth III about Ghoulish Books in San Antonio getting harassed by MAGA types for a saucy chalkboard and, more broadly, about the state of horror in these horrifying times.—
The Lit Hub Podcast,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Miguel Castro Freitas for Mugler Appointed after Casey Cadwallader’s near eight years with the brand, Castro Freitas has worked extensively designing for Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin, as well as serving as the creative director for Dries Van Noten and Sportmax.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The battery plant is a joint venture between Hyundai and LG, which are both South Korean companies, and local media have reported extensively on concerns that the facility was being built and staffed by people working illegally.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Widely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widely. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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