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
For the first time since 2003-04, the North London club has won the top division of English football, which is widely considered the world’s best domestic league.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Data gathered from this trial will also help inform subsequent stages of fine-tuning the tech before it can be commercialized and rolled out widely.
—New Atlas, 19 May 2026
Forecast models vary widely, but rain and cool temps are likely throughout the weekend.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Robinson’s attorneys worry the statements will spread widely after the preliminary hearing, harm their client and then not be admissible at a trial.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Data gathered from this trial will also help inform subsequent stages of fine-tuning the tech before it can be commercialized and rolled out widely.
—New Atlas, 19 May 2026
Forecast models vary widely, but rain and cool temps are likely throughout the weekend.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Robinson’s attorneys worry the statements will spread widely after the preliminary hearing, harm their client and then not be admissible at a trial.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widely
Adverb
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While no single model applies universally—given state differences in economic structure, demographics, and obligations—the core principles of tax competitiveness and fiscal lessons offer valuable lessons.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The Hoka Bondi 9 is universally loved by athletes, casual walkers, and travelers for its impressive comfort.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Nothing Starship accomplished on Flight 12 was particularly groundbreaking for SpaceX; the mission goals and trajectories were broadly similar to those of the previous few test missions.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Trump’s tariffs are broadly unpopular.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Ukraine has used them extensively to drop munitions on Russian vehicles and positions, as well as to conduct resupply missions.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The Kidd is an Arleigh Burke Flight IIA destroyer that has operated extensively in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East regions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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“Widely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widely. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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