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
And in Miami, that chasm is widening.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The hiring pressure reflects a widening shortage that is already reshaping air travel.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
However, Pritzker, who is running for a third term with an eye on the presidency, should channel state resources into closing the widening disparities in Black and brown neighborhoods.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
An overall trend shows widening at an average of more than 23 feet in those 40 years across nearly 200 miles of Southern California coastline.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
The event unfolded against the backdrop of a widening Democratic protest.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
As Silicon Valley generates unprecedented wealth, a new report finds that economic gains are increasingly tied to investments owned disproportionately by the region’s more affluent residents, contributing to widening gaps in who shares in the growing prosperity.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
China should not be counted out, but the sourcing landscape is widening, with more players earning a seat at the table.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
The survey was, however, completed before data on Thursday showing the trade deficit widening to a five-month high in December.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The hiring pressure reflects a widening shortage that is already reshaping air travel.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
However, Pritzker, who is running for a third term with an eye on the presidency, should channel state resources into closing the widening disparities in Black and brown neighborhoods.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
An overall trend shows widening at an average of more than 23 feet in those 40 years across nearly 200 miles of Southern California coastline.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
The event unfolded against the backdrop of a widening Democratic protest.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
As Silicon Valley generates unprecedented wealth, a new report finds that economic gains are increasingly tied to investments owned disproportionately by the region’s more affluent residents, contributing to widening gaps in who shares in the growing prosperity.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
China should not be counted out, but the sourcing landscape is widening, with more players earning a seat at the table.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
The survey was, however, completed before data on Thursday showing the trade deficit widening to a five-month high in December.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widening
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Even so, McCrory said the scope of the technology's impact on the economy is broadening, and some roles, like data entry workers, are likely at more risk than others.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Billed as the first high-level AI gathering to be held in the Global South, the India AI Impact Summit has given the world's most populous country a stage to promote itself as a global AI player, broadening the AI conversation to include countries in Latin America, Africa and beyond.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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In his closing remarks at the congress, Kim doubled down on expanding the nation’s nuclear arsenal.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company currently has 282 active customers and are expanding each day.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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The New Terms As the physical retail landscape transforms, the battle for the Kingdom’s digital consumer is intensifying too.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The White House has flexed its muscles across the Caribbean in recent months, capturing the president of Venezuela, intensifying an embargo on Cuba, and striking alleged drug-trafficking vessels.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Widening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widening. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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