as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
California election officials have long defended the state’s timeline, noting that extensive verification procedures, widespread vote-by-mail participation, and laws allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive later all contribute to a lengthier counting process.
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
Temperatures may ease back a few degrees if clouds and rain become more widespread.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 June 2026
In Revolutionary America, the franchise was extraordinarily widespread; more than half of adult white men could vote, while in England only about one in seven could do the same.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The change has sparked widespread online discussion.
—Kutv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
Temperatures may ease back a few degrees if clouds and rain become more widespread.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 June 2026
In Revolutionary America, the franchise was extraordinarily widespread; more than half of adult white men could vote, while in England only about one in seven could do the same.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The change has sparked widespread online discussion.
—Kutv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But damage to the pad — Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) — could be extensive, judging by the extent of the explosion, which multiple rocket-watchers captured on video.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Ellison and Paramount have faced significant criticism from the political left because, unlike much of Hollywood, Ellison has emphasized making entertainment designed to appeal to broad audiences.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The Sacramento Bee covered a wide range of news on June 11, from a critical city audit to a major land return for a Northern California tribe.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Rooms All 53 rooms in the labyrinthine property are incredibly spacious with a wide variety of room configurations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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For now, Counsell appears unwilling to make sweeping judgments based on some surprising struggles with runners in scoring position.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Participants travel by horseback to South American landscapes few people ever reach, from vast valleys and sweeping pampas to ancient lenga forests and high plateaus populated with condors.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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