as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
At least eight coastal states were contending with the widespread outages Monday afternoon — track outages with USA TODAY's database here.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Fraud czar Walz, a Democrat, appointed O’Malley in December as scrutiny mounted on his administration’s handling of widespread fraud in state government programs.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Several Mexican states canceled school on Monday, with local and foreign governments warning their citizens to stay inside after widespread violence erupted following the army’s killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The tactics can quickly affect major highways and airport access, which helps explain why travelers in tourist areas such as Puerto Vallarta were impacted even if violence was not widespread there.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Fraud czar Walz, a Democrat, appointed O’Malley in December as scrutiny mounted on his administration’s handling of widespread fraud in state government programs.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Several Mexican states canceled school on Monday, with local and foreign governments warning their citizens to stay inside after widespread violence erupted following the army’s killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The tactics can quickly affect major highways and airport access, which helps explain why travelers in tourist areas such as Puerto Vallarta were impacted even if violence was not widespread there.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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These collaborations are intended to drive breakthroughs from concept to real-world deployment, leveraging ORNL’s unique assets such as its microgrid testbeds, digital twin environments, and extensive energy science capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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Israel has begun taking extensive precautions, including the closing of its airspace and restrictions on civilian movement.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The investment is part of the college’s broader mission to support student success and inclusion.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Every officer and crew member who passed us during our five-day sailing offered a broad smile and greeting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Set on a wide, quiet stretch of Long Bay Beach, the resort feels removed but not remote.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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There will be dozens of opportunities to meet women working in STEM jobs, and experiment with a wide range of STEM activities.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The balcony rooms offer stunning, sweeping views of the red roofed city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions that not only uphold fuel embargoes but also implement tariffs against foreign governments supplying oil to the island.—
Maydeen Merino,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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Marble bathrooms come with deep soaking tubs and separate rainfall showers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The skier apparently tumbled into a six-foot deep drift of soft snow and sank, Schmidt said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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