as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
According to Parker County Emergency Services District 1, there was widespread damage west and south of Springtown and area fire departments responded to more than 70 calls for service.
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The photos sparked widespread speculation about the nature of their relationship.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The key element by which fascism elicited widespread devotion was its deep understanding of human psychology.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Wednesday widespread rain arrives and even some rumbles of thunder.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The photos sparked widespread speculation about the nature of their relationship.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The key element by which fascism elicited widespread devotion was its deep understanding of human psychology.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Wednesday widespread rain arrives and even some rumbles of thunder.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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My daughter’s learning disabilities required extensive intervention.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Broncos’ third-round pick didn’t take a top-30 visit or have extensive pre-draft communication with Denver, as the organization typically keeps its board close to its vest.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The race came amid a broader power struggle between the two sides of City Hall early in both Mamdani and Menin’s leadership, but the election will also have a more immediate impact.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unveiled in early April, Mythos is purportedly able to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in a wide range of critical software.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 23 Best Restaurants in Portland, Oregon This city may specialize in farm-to-table, but today there's new energy—and a wider range of culinary influences.—
Hannah Wallace,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Towering columns and sweeping walls of gas and dust dominate the scene.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set against the sweeping natural landscape of the eponymous island.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But for many, the occasion carried a deeper meaning, one centered on those who dreamed of connecting Los Angeles to Chicago by road generations before them.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The songs were radiant, ecstatic, and cleansing, a deep exhale from a band freed from boardroom expectations.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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