Synonyms of widened

widened

verb

past tense of widen

as in broadened

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.

Related Words

• broadened
• expanded
• intensified
• extended
• strengthened
• reinforced
• enlarged
• lengthened
• consolidated
• enhanced
• deepened
• elongated
• augmented
• added (to)
• stretched
• swelled
• enforced
• amplified
• heightened
• sharpened
• accentuated
• emphasized
• stepped up
• magnified
• built up
• supplemented
• redoubled
• pointed (up)
• maximized
• boosted
• stressed
• beefed (up)
• amped (up)
• restrengthened

Dissimilar Words

• constricted
• narrowed (down)
• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• weakened
• lessened
• subdued
• toned (down)
• let up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of widened

Never before in recent memory had the scope of the Islamic alms-tax been widened to include political funding. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

And with no answers, the aerial search zone was widened to 706 square kilometers (273 square miles). — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Lawrence has widened his aim to the entire AI industry, calling for a pause on AI development in the wake of fears from some at the companies that the technology could eliminate humanity. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The roof of the train shed is more than 100 years old, and as it gets repaired, the medians that sit on top of it will be widened. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Widening gap The gap between hyperscaler CDS and bank CDS has widened to around 60 basis points from roughly 0 since October of 2025, implying that hyperscaler credit risk is increasing on its own terms, Slok's research shows. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Amrad said the search area was widened Wednesday across the Sunda Strait, stretching from Carita and the islands of Rakata and Panjang to the waters around Sebesi and Legundi islands. — Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Countless media figures, including RuPaul, Billy Porter, Lil Nas X, Colman Domingo and James Baldwin widened visibility for Black gay men in the arts. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The shopping spree for South Bay housing hubs has widened with a $300 million-plus purchase of a West San Jose apartment complex for a price that’s on the high end for current values. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026