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
To determine the hole depth, find the place where the tree trunk widens out into its roots, the way your neck widens out into your shoulder.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
More arrests follow as investigation widens Michael Ketcherside was arrested on April 2.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Death creates another vacancy Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Death creates another vacancy Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year The GOP began the current Congress with a 220-215 advantage, but the margin has fluctuated.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Nitroglycerin Nitroglycerin is a fast-acting medication that widens blood vessels to improve blood flow and treat chest pain.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
At street level, the bundles are set away from the edge of the property line, a configuration that widens the sidewalk to improve circulation outside Grand Central.
—Adam Williams
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Tesla struck deals to lease two industrial buildings as the electric vehicle maker widens its footprint in the Bay Area, commercial real estate firm Colliers reported.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The sharp, plumb bow and the hull that slowly widens aft, for example, reduce resistance and drag.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
More arrests follow as investigation widens Michael Ketcherside was arrested on April 2.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Death creates another vacancy Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Death creates another vacancy Scott’s death slightly widens Republicans’ narrow House majority going into the thick of this midterm election year The GOP began the current Congress with a 220-215 advantage, but the margin has fluctuated.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Nitroglycerin Nitroglycerin is a fast-acting medication that widens blood vessels to improve blood flow and treat chest pain.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
At street level, the bundles are set away from the edge of the property line, a configuration that widens the sidewalk to improve circulation outside Grand Central.
—Adam Williams
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Tesla struck deals to lease two industrial buildings as the electric vehicle maker widens its footprint in the Bay Area, commercial real estate firm Colliers reported.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The sharp, plumb bow and the hull that slowly widens aft, for example, reduce resistance and drag.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widens
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The change broadens access from children age 4 and younger to those between 1 and 7 years old, allowing more families to qualify for financial assistance for swim lessons.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Every new lunar mineral discovered broadens scientific understanding of the Moon’s geological history while also providing the possibility of practical applications on Earth.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The deal also expands surveillance capabilities through drones, helicopters and electronic monitoring to better prevent crossing attempts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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So a familiar roster with a familiar coaching staff slogging through a nightmarish first month only intensifies the scrutiny.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Drought intensifies after record-dry start to 2026 A dearth of rain and snow in the first three months of 2026 has helped stoke this spring’s drought.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Widens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widens. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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