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
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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
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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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Advertisers seem eager to tie pitches and promotions to programs seen by a broader audience.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump’s administration this month released a report calling for therapy alone and not broader gender-affirming health care for transgender youth.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The show is set in 1972, when the cars were wide, the engines were big and the seatbelts were mostly decorative.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Sturdy, dual-sided handles that are wide enough to grip with pot holders make transferring the cookware from the stove to the oven or table a breeze, too.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Those in search of luxury can stay in a five-star hotel, sleeping on a plush bed, soaking in a deep bath tub and lounging on a balcony with sweeping mountain views.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 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
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Democrats tried for decades to pass comprehensive healthcare legislation before finally succeeding without any GOP support in 2010 under President Barack Obama.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Our coaches have such deep empathy for our student athletes.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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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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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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