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
The foundation’s responsive grants were awarded to nonprofit organizations serving the Greater New Haven area, in areas as wide-ranging as health care, the arts, the environment, youth issues and civic engagement.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Our special projects team reviewed 198 sneakers from 57 brands—a wide-ranging batch that reflected just how big (and buzzy) the sneaker space has become.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
This has been less than beneficial given the president’s wide-ranging approach to tariffs this time around.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
Their conversation is wide-ranging, trying to encompass everything about what went wrong in their friendship.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Our special projects team reviewed 198 sneakers from 57 brands—a wide-ranging batch that reflected just how big (and buzzy) the sneaker space has become.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
This has been less than beneficial given the president’s wide-ranging approach to tariffs this time around.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
Their conversation is wide-ranging, trying to encompass everything about what went wrong in their friendship.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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Shares reached their lowest point of the year in April and fell to the $18.13 mark around the same time a Reuters report found Tan had extensive business ties to China.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Complementing the aeronautical and automotive artistry was an extensive menu from some of the region’s top chefs, winemakers, and purveyors of wine and spirits, along with a collection of supercars and classics falling under the auction hammer through Broad Arrow.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Areola has broad public health experience and holds a Ph.D in environmental toxicology.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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The first thing that stands out is his strong frame — having broad shoulders and a strong lower body which results in the second eye-catching trait: raw athleticism.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The England international, who is capable of playing at No 10 or wide, has made 167 appearances and scored 40 goals for the south London club.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Born on October 14, 1946, in New York City, Sloan built an impressive resume with early assignments as a writer and producer on a wide range of TV dramas.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Mount Datuk came ninth as the most challenging trail on the list, earning a five-out-of-five difficulty rating for its rock scrambles and sweeping views in Negeri Sembilan.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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The action marks one of the most sweeping federal assertions over a local government in modern U.S. history.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Rather than sending resumes alone, Alexander Executive Search provides a comprehensive candidate briefing pack.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Việt's comprehensive sweep across multiple spirits types, ages and rarities demonstrates both the breadth and depth of his interest and commitment.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There's something nice about having a deep repertoire of your own music that means something to your audience.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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With 13 starters back, including eight on offense, could this be the year Colleyville Heritage makes another deep run in the postseason?—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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