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widespread

adjective

ˈwīd-ˈspred

Definition of widespread

as in extensive

having considerable extent a widespread area of drought

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Recent Examples of widespread Our testing shows that lead contamination at levels that pose a risk to residents’ health is fairly widespread — even in sites that the EPA previously addressed. — Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2026 But despite their widespread popularity, many people wonder whether English muffins are actually a healthy choice or simply another refined grain best enjoyed in moderation. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 There have been no widespread disruptions to water supplies or wastewater treatment so far, sources said. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Josée became aware of MAID through this widespread media coverage. — Sai Rajagopal, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for widespread

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There’s also an swanky Indian restaurant, Indian Accent, for authentic upscale dishes and an extensive global wine list.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Over the past few years, Boots has been delving into its extensive data to test and try products and began introducing stand-alone beauty retail concepts, the latest of which opened in Bristol earlier this month.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Rather than occasional long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries, Ukraine is now carrying out frequent attacks on refineries, oil tankers, power substations and broader energy infrastructure, according to ACLED’s Polishchuk.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Parnell said the push for speedier delivery was part of a broader modernization effort that predated the five-month-old conflict.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of broad

Adjective

My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
About 40 Gullah Geechee still live on the island year-round in modest dwellings, such as cottages and single-wide trailers.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

Senate Republicans originally proposed adding $1 billion in taxpayer security funding for the ballroom as part of a sweeping immigration and border security package in May, but ultimately dropped that provision after significant bipartisan backlash.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
His surprising departure during ESPN's sweeping summer layoffs raised immediate questions about whether viewers had seen the last of him on the network.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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