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
Experts warn inflation risks widening existing wealth gaps, highlighting America's uneven preparedness for economic shocks.
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Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Hana Creger has analyzed highway widening policy as the associate director of climate equity at the Greenlining Institute, which supports AB 2560.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Matthew Brewer, previously the CHA’s interim CEO and board chair, declared his candidacy in the 2027 mayoral race, the latest addition to a widening pool of contenders.
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Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Is this crack actively widening?
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Lipa chose a long, close-fitting silhouette with bare shoulders, a high jeweled neckline and a skirt cut narrowly through the hips before widening below the knee.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Supporters say the tax is necessary to address widening wealth inequality and argue California’s economy is strong enough to retain most of its 216 billionaires.
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Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
America is preparing the next generation for a future defined by chronic disease, mental health challenges and widening health inequities.
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Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The rust then expands, much like ice widening a crack in a sidewalk.
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Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Hana Creger has analyzed highway widening policy as the associate director of climate equity at the Greenlining Institute, which supports AB 2560.
—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Matthew Brewer, previously the CHA’s interim CEO and board chair, declared his candidacy in the 2027 mayoral race, the latest addition to a widening pool of contenders.
—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Is this crack actively widening?
—
Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Lipa chose a long, close-fitting silhouette with bare shoulders, a high jeweled neckline and a skirt cut narrowly through the hips before widening below the knee.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Supporters say the tax is necessary to address widening wealth inequality and argue California’s economy is strong enough to retain most of its 216 billionaires.
—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
America is preparing the next generation for a future defined by chronic disease, mental health challenges and widening health inequities.
—
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The rust then expands, much like ice widening a crack in a sidewalk.
—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widening
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ChatGPT grew up on Nvidia chips and still relies on them, while also broadening its compute portfolio to include other types of silicon.
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Under Speichert’s leadership, Four Seasons has pursued one of the hospitality industry’s most ambitious expansion strategies by broadening its business across hotels, residences, private aviation, yachts, wellness, retail and experiential travel.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
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Airbnb is intensifying its fight against disruptive parties, particularly for holidays like July 4th, employing advanced technology to block high-risk bookings.
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“Widening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widening. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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