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
That depreciation has made Chinese exports more competitive in the importing markets, contributing to a widening trade imbalance, drawing the ire of major trading partners, including BRICS member state India.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Levy’s horizons quickly expanded in dazzling directions, widening his—and much of his audience’s—outlook on the world.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, Senator Marco Rubio's visit to Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscored the widening gap between Arab capitals and Washington's ally.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Kirk capitalized on the widening gap to position himself as a conservative cultural authority on traditional values and religion.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Yet a 2020 study commissioned by the city looking at the commercial heart of the enclave pointed out a widening technological and generational gap, one only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Financing challenges, supply chain disruptions, an uncertain talent pipeline, and — critically — a widening shortfall of the uranium required to run nuclear power facilities all loom as issues for a sector seen as key to addressing electricity demand growth while weaning grids off fossil fuels.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
However, despite ongoing innovation, the growing digital dependence of organizations and consumers is widening the cybersecurity attack surface at an unprecedented rate.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Cecilia’s smile broadened, her eyes widening.
—Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Levy’s horizons quickly expanded in dazzling directions, widening his—and much of his audience’s—outlook on the world.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, Senator Marco Rubio's visit to Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscored the widening gap between Arab capitals and Washington's ally.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Kirk capitalized on the widening gap to position himself as a conservative cultural authority on traditional values and religion.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Yet a 2020 study commissioned by the city looking at the commercial heart of the enclave pointed out a widening technological and generational gap, one only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Financing challenges, supply chain disruptions, an uncertain talent pipeline, and — critically — a widening shortfall of the uranium required to run nuclear power facilities all loom as issues for a sector seen as key to addressing electricity demand growth while weaning grids off fossil fuels.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
However, despite ongoing innovation, the growing digital dependence of organizations and consumers is widening the cybersecurity attack surface at an unprecedented rate.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Cecilia’s smile broadened, her eyes widening.
—Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widening
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The company also suggested that Ether might be included as a secondary reserve asset, thereby broadening its investment beyond Worldcoin.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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CoinDepo highlights flexibility and security, and according to the team, is preparing to launch new services aimed at broadening how staking can be used.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now the Icon Class family is expanding, with three equally hefty sister ships.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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An artisan pizzeria with South Beach roots is expanding across the state.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Like all good bistros, this one serves a roast chicken as burnished as a penny, uncharacteristically earthy and sweet thanks to the funky, flavor-intensifying power of koji.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apple didn’t explain its reasoning behind the decision, but the market for satellite-to-phone service is intensifying.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Widening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widening. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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