as in to broaden
to increase the width, breadth, or scope of
Immediate action to widen the highway is needed to ease the near constant congestion. The authorities planned to widen their investigation into Ponzi scheme.
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Recent Examples of widen
Additionally, common snacks (such as chips and soda) are low in fiber, further widening the fiber gap.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
And for the first time in over 60 years, the gender pay gap widened for two years in a row.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Trump's political playbook has always focused more on firing up his supporters than widening the tent.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
China should not be counted out, but the sourcing landscape is widening, with more players earning a seat at the table.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
And for the first time in over 60 years, the gender pay gap widened for two years in a row.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Trump's political playbook has always focused more on firing up his supporters than widening the tent.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
China should not be counted out, but the sourcing landscape is widening, with more players earning a seat at the table.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widen
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The initiative is intended, organizers say, to broaden the fair’s reach beyond its art world audience — positioning Frieze as a civic platform rather than a purely commercial event.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The second year, (I) started to broaden my perspective more to be involved with special teams and defense.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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The flagship Semafor World Economy, anchored in Washington DC, is the largest annual gathering of top global CEOs in North America, and Semafor’s convening on emerging economies, The Next Three Billion, is held annually at UNGA and expanded this year to South Africa, East Africa, and UAE.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Tensions have since intensified, with Washington continuing to deploy military assets across the Middle East.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The debate over how much university administrators should make, relative to staff and faculty, was intensified by recent raises for those at the top of the pay scale.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Widen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widen. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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