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
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.
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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
The $1 billion undertaking aims to streamline traffic and reduce reliance on local streets by rebuilding roads, widening lanes and making new flyover ramps.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
The company wanted to sharpen its dealmaking skills and start widening its aperture beyond the early bets where Lilly liked to focus.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Some market analysts believe a share sale could risk widening mortgage spreads and raising mortgage rates – an outcome Bessent has repeatedly emphasized would not be acceptable to the administration.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The Growing Disconnect Between Workers And Employers There’s a widening gap between how quickly employees are building their AI skills and how slowly many organizations are updating their own systems and support structures.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The project also includes widening portions of the right of way to a minimum of 20 feet at that location.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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
The $1 billion undertaking aims to streamline traffic and reduce reliance on local streets by rebuilding roads, widening lanes and making new flyover ramps.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
The company wanted to sharpen its dealmaking skills and start widening its aperture beyond the early bets where Lilly liked to focus.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Some market analysts believe a share sale could risk widening mortgage spreads and raising mortgage rates – an outcome Bessent has repeatedly emphasized would not be acceptable to the administration.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The Growing Disconnect Between Workers And Employers There’s a widening gap between how quickly employees are building their AI skills and how slowly many organizations are updating their own systems and support structures.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The project also includes widening portions of the right of way to a minimum of 20 feet at that location.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widening
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Photographer David Plowden started out chronicling American railroads in the postwar era before broadening his focus and hopscotching the country, using his camera to document the nation’s changing industrial and agrarian landscapes.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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That money will help Martinez in the battle against fellow Democrat Gerardo Ramirez, who is getting help from an independent committee with $200,000 in funding and a broadening group of contributors.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Vietnam is expanding rooftop solar adoption as part of a broader push toward renewable energy and long-term energy security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Building on its successful rollout in Brazil, Juspay is expanding Click to Pay globally to eliminate manual card entry, which minimizes checkout friction, reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversion rates.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The outrage has reverberated across the country ahead of Wednesday's annual Ni Una Menos protest in downtown Buenos Aires, amplifying demands for government action and intensifying criticism of President Javier Milei.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The outrage has reverberated across the country ahead of Wednesday’s annual Ni Una Menos protest in downtown Buenos Aires, amplifying demands for government action and intensifying criticism of President Javier Milei.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Widening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widening. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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