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
And the gap between the two groups widened from month one to month six.
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
But town officials say that widening the roadway to six lanes — including turn lanes — will create headaches for the town residents, taking away their peace and quiet and their majestic tree canopy.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The team cited widening economic inequality, social instability and chronic stress as larger issues that could be driving multiple causes of death at the same time.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
But Saldaña said all three of the union’s ballot proposals tie into an overarching strategy to counter the widening healthcare disparities caused by the federal law.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
But town officials say that widening the roadway to six lanes — including turn lanes — will create headaches for the town residents, taking away their peace and quiet and their majestic tree canopy.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The team cited widening economic inequality, social instability and chronic stress as larger issues that could be driving multiple causes of death at the same time.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
But Saldaña said all three of the union’s ballot proposals tie into an overarching strategy to counter the widening healthcare disparities caused by the federal law.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widen
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Worries are accelerating that the burst of inflation is broadening, as the jump in oil prices starts to spread through the economy and raise expectations that inflation isn’t dissipating anytime soon.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The backstory What started as a private project, owned by former TAP Air pilot Gonçalo Pessoa and wife Patrícia Trigo, has expanded over the years to become arguably the most talked about resort in Portugal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Jury convicted Anthony earlier Tuesday The jury convicted Anthony of murder in the stabbing death of 17‑year‑old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet – a case that drew national attention and intensified conversations about self‑defense, race, and safety at school events.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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However, the Fund noted that a prolonged or intensified conflict could negatively affect medium-term growth and investment prospects.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“Widen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widen. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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