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
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.
—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
Injuries will happen, and the gap between the managers paying attention and the ones sleepwalking widens every single week.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Back in Munich, the beer story widens beyond the festival tents and zeroes in on a place where even nondrinkers consider their visit a pilgrimage.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Citrulline Side Effects Citrulline is a supplement that widens blood vessels to allow more blood to bring nutrients and oxygen to muscles.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
The stream widens, narrows, turns a sharp corner.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
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
Injuries will happen, and the gap between the managers paying attention and the ones sleepwalking widens every single week.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Back in Munich, the beer story widens beyond the festival tents and zeroes in on a place where even nondrinkers consider their visit a pilgrimage.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Citrulline Side Effects Citrulline is a supplement that widens blood vessels to allow more blood to bring nutrients and oxygen to muscles.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
The stream widens, narrows, turns a sharp corner.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widens
Verb
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Bank stocks are improving from a technical standpoint as market leadership broadens beyond technology.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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These pieces can skew coastal, preppy, or even Hollywood Regency depending on how they’re styled, which broadens their appeal and, therefore, can shorten their shelf life in resale environments.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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The speaker lineup also reflects just how far the festival expands of beyond traditional advertising.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Human spaceflight often expands beyond purely technical or scientific endeavors into ones of national pride and importance.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Roasting peaches intensifies their flavor, and in this old-school recipe, they're mashed and mixed into a rich custard before churning into a creamy, fruit-forward ice cream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Still, as the day unfolds, the sun's alignment to Pluto intensifies deeper fears around control, recognition and power.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Widens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widens. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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