as in extensive
having considerable extent
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Recent Examples of wide-ranging
At 90s Con in Hartford, Conn., the Charmed actress appeared with costar Holly Marie Combs in a wide-ranging, fun panel, moderated by Sabrina the Teenage Witch alumna Jenna Leigh Green.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 9 May 2025
Due to a wide-ranging gag order, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and attorneys for victims’ families and witnesses are prohibited from saying anything publicly, aside from what is already in the public record.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
With ties to America, South America and Europe, his reach is wide-ranging.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 May 2025
In a wide-ranging interview with the Financial Times, Gates addressed Musk's recent cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development, the federal agency responsible for distributing foreign aid around the world.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 9 May 2025
Due to a wide-ranging gag order, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and attorneys for victims’ families and witnesses are prohibited from saying anything publicly, aside from what is already in the public record.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
With ties to America, South America and Europe, his reach is wide-ranging.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 May 2025
In a wide-ranging interview with the Financial Times, Gates addressed Musk's recent cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development, the federal agency responsible for distributing foreign aid around the world.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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Law enforcement and Suzanne’s brother, Andrew Moorman, led extensive searches but were unable to find her.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Google got in early with its extensive Pixel 9 discount, Samsung is preparing to launch its new Galaxy S25 Edge with a money-off promotion, and now the iPhone 16 has joined in with price cuts across all models of the 2024 Apple phone.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Yet regulation alone hasn’t resolved broader disparities.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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On a broader stage, there is Mamie Gummer, eldest daughter of the Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep.—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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According to data intelligence firm Morning Consult, DEI is one of the hot-button issues that produces the widest partisan gaps in what Americans want brands to talk about.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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By supporting a wide range of financial assistance programs, not just Medicaid, the company gives users a safety net even as benefits shift.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Since returning to the Oval Office, Trump and his administration have cut thousands of jobs across the federal government, enacted sweeping tariffs that led to an escalating trade war with China and launched a deportation program that has triggered bitter court battles.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Saxon ignores conventional plotting and screenwriting by relying heavily on the details (this film is rich with them) and the wonders of environments (captured with such sweeping beauty).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Sheridan suggests creating a comprehensive pricing page that teaches potential customers how to buy in your industry.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This balancing act reflects Prime Video’s broader strategy of becoming a comprehensive entertainment destination.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The viral dystopic show, which centers around main character Seong Gi-hun or Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae), has delighted fans since its 2021 premiere, combining classic thriller elements with a deeper exploration of the human capacity for evil and the perils of an unequal society. Surprise!—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Veteran forward John Tavares put Florida in a deep hole nearly six minutes into the first period, wrapping around the Panthers’ net and putting a second goal past Sergei Bobrovsky.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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