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 contest has not ended, but model differentiation is narrowing while infrastructure scarcity is widening.
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Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The complex is laid out in three levels, from 50 feet below ground to 75 feet, with narrow and low tunnels widening out into larger communal rooms.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Since then, however, the eligibility pool has grown as NASA's broader astronaut cadre has gained more experience, widening the possibilities leading up to the Artemis 3 crew selection.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 June 2026
Last year, in the middle of its purchasing endeavors in the region, Apple noted its deep and widening ties to the South Bay.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The result has been a widening economic rift between the old and the young, with the net worth of older households rising and the wealth of younger households falling.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Many are critical of Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, citing concerns over rising religious polarization, widening inequality and mounting economic pressures.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Does this budget do enough to close widening health and wealth disparities in underserved communities?
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Meanwhile, at least 11 international activists traveling overland to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade are being held in Libya on immigration charges, highlighting the widening fallout of the enclave’s isolation.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The complex is laid out in three levels, from 50 feet below ground to 75 feet, with narrow and low tunnels widening out into larger communal rooms.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Since then, however, the eligibility pool has grown as NASA's broader astronaut cadre has gained more experience, widening the possibilities leading up to the Artemis 3 crew selection.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 June 2026
Last year, in the middle of its purchasing endeavors in the region, Apple noted its deep and widening ties to the South Bay.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The result has been a widening economic rift between the old and the young, with the net worth of older households rising and the wealth of younger households falling.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Many are critical of Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, citing concerns over rising religious polarization, widening inequality and mounting economic pressures.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Does this budget do enough to close widening health and wealth disparities in underserved communities?
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Meanwhile, at least 11 international activists traveling overland to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade are being held in Libya on immigration charges, highlighting the widening fallout of the enclave’s isolation.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widening
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The distribution partnership is part of the global streamer’s focus on broadening its content offerings and strengthening engagement via an aggregation strategy not unlike traditional pay TV.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Now that momentum appears to be broadening beyond AI.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Layne’s group has pushed county leaders to fund a continuous drug addiction treatment program, expanding access for those who need it both during and after incarceration.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The upward pressure is intensifying this week as derivatives and other kinds of secondary financial instruments related to SpaceX go live.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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“Widening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widening. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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