as in broadens
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 widens
For pedicures the gap widens further, since salon pedicures often carry a premium over manicures.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Jackson’s presence widens the method beyond Williams.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
The waiver wire is unforgiving, and the gap between the active and stagnant only widens.
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John Laghezza,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
In the 1830s the British colonized this area where the mouth of the Yarra River widens into what would be named Port Phillip Bay.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The shoes follow a bold silhouette featuring a sky-high stiletto heel and minimalist upper with an hourglass toe strap that widens toward the side of the foot, creating a peep-toe-like design.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Perspective widens as the intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Exploration, sextiling clever Mercury in your 11th House of Friendship.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
When the gap widens, organizations begin to display recurring patterns that slow adaptation even when leaders are intelligent, committed and well-intentioned.
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Christopher Washington,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Jackson’s presence widens the method beyond Williams.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
The waiver wire is unforgiving, and the gap between the active and stagnant only widens.
—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
In the 1830s the British colonized this area where the mouth of the Yarra River widens into what would be named Port Phillip Bay.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The shoes follow a bold silhouette featuring a sky-high stiletto heel and minimalist upper with an hourglass toe strap that widens toward the side of the foot, creating a peep-toe-like design.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Perspective widens as the intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Exploration, sextiling clever Mercury in your 11th House of Friendship.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
When the gap widens, organizations begin to display recurring patterns that slow adaptation even when leaders are intelligent, committed and well-intentioned.
—
Christopher Washington,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widens
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The latest expansion significantly broadens the city's public connectivity footprint and comes as Atlanta continues hosting an influx of visitors for the World Cup.
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Bank stocks are improving from a technical standpoint as market leadership broadens beyond technology.
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Usage spikes can happen suddenly, experimentation expands rapidly across teams and model selection decisions may be driven more by hype than operational efficiency.
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The brand also expands its reach through digital tools, virtual consultants and ongoing training to maintain its product accessibility and integrity.
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Very dry weather tends to lead to higher temperatures, which causes more evaporation that intensifies the drought—leading to even drier conditions, Myers explained.
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Taiwan’s defense ministry on Sunday announced a five-day combat readiness exercise as China intensifies military activity around the island.
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“Widens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widens. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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