1
as in broad
having a greater than usual measure across
the river is so wide that building a bridge across it would be impractical
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
a wide and detailed knowledge of the issue
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
the door was wide open
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Recent Examples of wide
Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Both animals face to the right, with wide eyes and smiles, Buc-ee's argues in court records.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Kendrick Calfee
february 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The steel chain is multiple links wide similar to a watch band.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
In Illinois, there are still wide gaps in proficiency rates between white, Black and Latino students in both English language arts and math.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Both animals face to the right, with wide eyes and smiles, Buc-ee's argues in court records.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The project is a test run, of sorts, which city leaders will use to see what works, and doesn’t work, for traffic safety improvements city-wide.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The steel chain is multiple links wide similar to a watch band.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide
Adjective
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The tensions inside the AP — and Rinehart’s articulation of a case many managers believe but are reluctant to make — reveal a broader conflict playing out across the media over how AI should be applied within journalism, a costly craft filled with strong-willed individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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However, if disruptions last significantly longer, storage facilities in Gulf countries could quickly reach capacity, forcing broader production cuts and adding further upward pressure on oil prices.—
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CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These collaborations are intended to drive breakthroughs from concept to real-world deployment, leveraging ORNL’s unique assets such as its microgrid testbeds, digital twin environments, and extensive energy science capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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Israel has begun taking extensive precautions, including the closing of its airspace and restrictions on civilian movement.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The service Despite the fact that the resort is, quite literally, removed from direct access to any major city, no special request seems too unrealistic or unreasonable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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On the offensive line, five-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe — at 6-foot-7, 330 pounds — already looks quite capable of contributing on a Big Ten front.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hours later, an explosion near the airport sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air – part of a fresh wave of Iranian strikes across the Middle East on Sunday following the death of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The luxurious touch of velvet elevates any look, while the thick straps and flat sole give it a practical element.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On Thursday, Jack Dorsey, CEO and founder of Block—parent company of Square and Cash App—announced plans to cut more than 4,000 jobs, roughly 40% of the workforce, reducing headcount from over 10,000 to just under 6,000 as part of a sweeping restructuring.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Created in the name of fiscal discipline, the board has exercised sweeping authority over Puerto Rico’s budget and energy policy, often aligning its decisions with corporate and utility interests.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Expanding into China’s low-altitude economy The team sees the aircraft as a stepping stone for broader applications in China’s fast-growing low-altitude economy.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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But its momentum has slowed over the past decade, exacerbated by stringent pandemic controls, while regional rival India has surpassed it as the fastest-growing major economy.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Marble bathrooms come with deep soaking tubs and separate rainfall showers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The skier apparently tumbled into a six-foot deep drift of soft snow and sank, Schmidt said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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However, what is clear is that Bessette-Kennedy’s simple band perfectly encapsulated her style.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lots of people across the Chicago area complained about smelling smoke in the air on Thursday, and there was a perfectly good explanation.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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