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
And Martin, earnest Martin, frontman of the biggest and kindest and most earnest band in the world, widens his eyes and smiles.
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The City of Phoenix is investing $60 million as part of plans to tackle extreme heat, which threatens public health and widens socio-economic disparities amongst residents.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, with every passing week, the gap between Galaxy and Pixel widens, with Google’s device now well advanced with its Android 15 rollout.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This approach not only widens accessibility but also fosters larger, interconnected gaming communities.
—Chris Hewish, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Rift between the countries widens India's government first began in seeking Nijjar in 2007, in connection with the bombing of a movie theater in the state of Punjab.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite the narrow improvement for full-time workers, the gap actually widens for part-time and part-year Latina workers, falling to 51 cents on the dollar compared with 52 cents last year.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Regional war widens Tuesday’s attack has further changed the dynamics of the conflict, transitioning from a war involving Iran’s proxies toward a direct confrontation between two regional military powerhouses.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The City of Phoenix is investing $60 million as part of plans to tackle extreme heat, which threatens public health and widens socio-economic disparities amongst residents.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, with every passing week, the gap between Galaxy and Pixel widens, with Google’s device now well advanced with its Android 15 rollout.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This approach not only widens accessibility but also fosters larger, interconnected gaming communities.
—Chris Hewish, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Rift between the countries widens India's government first began in seeking Nijjar in 2007, in connection with the bombing of a movie theater in the state of Punjab.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite the narrow improvement for full-time workers, the gap actually widens for part-time and part-year Latina workers, falling to 51 cents on the dollar compared with 52 cents last year.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Regional war widens Tuesday’s attack has further changed the dynamics of the conflict, transitioning from a war involving Iran’s proxies toward a direct confrontation between two regional military powerhouses.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widens
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This move broadens the EU's efforts to choke off support for Moscow's war machine while also penalizing foreign actors aiding Russia's military and trade activities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
16 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Academy’s admission process broadens opportunities for minorities by expanding the candidate pool early on, inviting more qualified candidates to advance while maintaining rigorous, race-neutral criteria for the final selection.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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What to Know The latest funding threat comes as the administration intensifies its oversight of academic institutions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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As climate change intensifies large-scale wildfires in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the invisible work of scientists becomes even more critical to the protection of public lands, Townsend says.—
Dua Anjum,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Widens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widens. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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