as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
The wild weather has had widespread effects on transportation and power supplies across the Midwest, and the heavy snow and cold are forecast to push into areas that depend heavily on natural gas for heating, raising fuel demand days before the official arrival of astronomical spring.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The performance earned Byrne widespread critical praise during the awards season.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a powerful atmospheric river has been lashing Hawaii with relentless rain over the past five days, causing widespread flash flooding and landslides.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The technology is not ready for widespread use yet; the study was small, and the device requires brain surgery, which carries risks.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The performance earned Byrne widespread critical praise during the awards season.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a powerful atmospheric river has been lashing Hawaii with relentless rain over the past five days, causing widespread flash flooding and landslides.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The technology is not ready for widespread use yet; the study was small, and the device requires brain surgery, which carries risks.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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The books contain extensive notes on the drugs’ synthesis and effects.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Madison has extensive strains of DNA from Redford’s adaptation of The Horse Whisperer, with its emphasis on a rural escape as the ultimate salve for psychic wounds, but also Ordinary People, a film about the impact of grief on the family unit.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Half Acre has excess capacity in part due to a broader downturn in the craft brewing market.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, some experts are skeptical of impact of New Delhi's regulatory changes on investments as border tensions between India and China remain unresolved and the broader geostrategic competition between the two persists.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their clash can show you how to bridge daily facts with wider beliefs without losing nuance.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Those employees, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to fear of retribution, described being asked a wide range of questions about government contracts and campaign donations.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The sweeping changes, if passed by the state legislature, would consolidate all Medicaid billing under a fee-for-service model through which the state directly pays providers for services rendered.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The property's common spaces, especially Bar Blondeau's sweeping rooftop terrace, are airy and filled with light—as are the rooms.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility The property is deep in the jungle and has many winding paths and stairs to common areas, restaurants, and certain guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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As one leg swings forward, the other needs to help stabilize your pelvis and trunk — requiring coordinated engagement from your deep core, glute, hip and leg muscles.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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