as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The last hurricane to make landfall in Hawaii was Iniki in 1992, which caused widespread damage on Kauaʻi.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 1 June 2026
That widespread awareness is attractive for other brand partners, such as Lincoln and Hasbro/Barbie.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
With Black Democrats under such widespread threat, some of them argue that the solution involves making the loudest possible case that Black lawmakers are being targeted.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The last hurricane to make landfall in Hawaii was Iniki in 1992, which caused widespread damage on Kauaʻi.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 1 June 2026
That widespread awareness is attractive for other brand partners, such as Lincoln and Hasbro/Barbie.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
With Black Democrats under such widespread threat, some of them argue that the solution involves making the loudest possible case that Black lawmakers are being targeted.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 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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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a large-scale deadly attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Tuesday, damaging residential buildings, authorities said, as part of a broad offensive on targets across Ukraine.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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These wide-leg trousers are reminiscent of the ones the actress styled with pristine all-white pieces.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Wembanyama really spreads the floor with his wide range of shot selection.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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In a high-stakes decision that will shape California’s economy for years, air officials late Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s signature climate program, cap-and-invest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Universal spent far more than usual to guarantee the security of screenings, assuming responsibility for damages, hiring guards to escort every print of the film, and sweeping movie theatres for bombs.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Texas’ deep ties to cattle ranching, beef and agriculture mean comments about meat consumption likely carry more political weight here than in many other states.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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