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
The rust then expands, much like ice widening a crack in a sidewalk.
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
And the gap between what nonprofits are being asked to solve and what philanthropy is positioned to support is widening.
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Frédérique Irwin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Every wave of outrage widened her audience.
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
The subsequent phases will then widen [this digital release] to the general public.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
And the gap between what nonprofits are being asked to solve and what philanthropy is positioned to support is widening.
—
Frédérique Irwin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Every wave of outrage widened her audience.
—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
The subsequent phases will then widen [this digital release] to the general public.
—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for widen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widen
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For those looking to broaden their driving horizons beyond our country’s borders, a recent report by eCarsTrade that ranks the most Instagrammed road trips worldwide might provide some fresh inspiration.
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Moreover, the Army is preparing in the coming weeks to broaden that requirement to troops deploying overseas, first responders, child care workers, health care personnel, prison staff and soldiers taking part in certain large-scale training exercises, according to a service spokesperson.
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Love’s Travel Stops just expanded its service offerings for RVs, including light maintenance, battery replacement and tire replacement.
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California's new personal finance graduation requirement The lessons come as California prepares to expand financial education statewide.
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If employees are expected to produce the same output in less time without better systems in place, the pressure simply intensifies.
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Europe's automotive industry faces a severe crisis, intensified by the EU's 2035 electric vehicle mandate and fierce Chinese competition.
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“Widen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widen. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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