as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
Take the latest widespread upbeat spin on the nation’s job market.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
But, more than just a fun commotion on a Tuesday night, Rex's daring getaway shows just how challenging owning a sulcata tortoise can be, even though the pet trade is so widespread that sulcata ownership featured as a punchline in a Saturday Night Live sketch.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 18 May 2026
The heat builds further tomorrow, with widespread 90s and the potential for some inland areas to hit 100 degrees.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The Iranian government carried out a widespread massacres of civilians, killing tens of thousands.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
But, more than just a fun commotion on a Tuesday night, Rex's daring getaway shows just how challenging owning a sulcata tortoise can be, even though the pet trade is so widespread that sulcata ownership featured as a punchline in a Saturday Night Live sketch.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 18 May 2026
The heat builds further tomorrow, with widespread 90s and the potential for some inland areas to hit 100 degrees.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The Iranian government carried out a widespread massacres of civilians, killing tens of thousands.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
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The kids club, pools, villas, and other family-friendly amenities attract a lot of multi-generational crews, while the spa and extensive wellness programming bring in the adult crowd.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Aside from beers from Sacrament, The Rooftop has a fairly extensive wine list as well as a full bar with custom and classic cocktails.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The partnership expands in spring 2027 with a broader assortment of footwear, accessories and small leather goods.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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However, when combined with broader tax regimes, these tax policies may contribute to gradual shifts in where ultra-wealthy individuals allocate assets, particularly toward lower-tax jurisdictions.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Elijah, however, didn’t account for his wide stance.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The company called for tighter export controls, stronger protections against technology theft, and wider adoption of American AI systems across allied markets.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Finally, for sweeping sea views, book a stay at coastal Therasia Resort near the extinct Vulcanello.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Lake Howell won its first state title in 2025, sweeping Reagan (Doral), also in three-straight sets, but Leman said this year was harder.—
Bill Kemp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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September 23 – October 22 A deeper feeling could interrupt your attempt to keep things light.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Benjamín Echazarreta’s cinematography is alert to the workaday energy of the hotel as well as the eerie beauty of the setting, with its mix of fairy-tale wonder and bone-deep dread.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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