as in broadening
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 widening
However, despite ongoing innovation, the growing digital dependence of organizations and consumers is widening the cybersecurity attack surface at an unprecedented rate.
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Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Cecilia’s smile broadened, her eyes widening.
—Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
This share continued to expand during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, with the younger Generation X and millennial generations also widening their share of America's housing market.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Upset at a widening free-throw discrepancy, Mosley received a technical foul from umpire Nate Green.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The freeway is undergoing a widening project between Interstate 17 and 75th Avenue that will require overnight or weekend closures and long-term ramp closures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Hamas’s October 7 assault on Israel sparked a widening conflict in an already chaotic Middle East.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
Many mammals have also been infected in the outbreak, including dairy cattle, in a widening agricultural and public health crisis that began in March .
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition, Hickory Tree is planned for widening from two to four lanes for 11 miles but the project is not yet funded for design or construction.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Cecilia’s smile broadened, her eyes widening.
—Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
This share continued to expand during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, with the younger Generation X and millennial generations also widening their share of America's housing market.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Upset at a widening free-throw discrepancy, Mosley received a technical foul from umpire Nate Green.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The freeway is undergoing a widening project between Interstate 17 and 75th Avenue that will require overnight or weekend closures and long-term ramp closures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Hamas’s October 7 assault on Israel sparked a widening conflict in an already chaotic Middle East.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
Many mammals have also been infected in the outbreak, including dairy cattle, in a widening agricultural and public health crisis that began in March .
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition, Hickory Tree is planned for widening from two to four lanes for 11 miles but the project is not yet funded for design or construction.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widening
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This strategy is not only about broadening the asset base of the business but also a calculated action to increase its investment in the cryptocurrency, so projecting future expansion.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In September the government approved broadening the scope of its DST.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wood was recognized for her leadership in creating and expanding the district’s TRACprogram—Teamwork, Regulation, Acceptance, and Community.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Wednesday Eastern Time, intensifying global trade uncertainty.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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But questions are intensifying over the fate of FDA user fee programs, the measles response and, most recently, Kennedy's decision to end the federal recommendation for fluoride in drinking water.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Widening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widening. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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