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widespread

adjective

ˈwīd-ˈspred

Definition of widespread

as in extensive

having considerable extent a widespread area of drought

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Recent Examples of widespread The conditions under which Americans would find rumors of widespread satanic ritual abuse credible had been building for years. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Likewise, Google’s Cloud Threat Horizons research found that the time between vulnerability disclosure and widespread exploitation has shrunk from weeks to days. — Alex Spokoiny, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Many parents today grew up during the transition to widespread vaccination for these diseases and may never have witnessed the severe complications these vaccines help prevent. — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026 Egyptian courts have tried blocking pornographic websites, but private online access remains widespread. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for widespread

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An extensive breakfast buffet is served in SINEDIE alongside a la carte options such as eggs royale.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
On Djerba Island, meanwhile, beaches and extensive resort infrastructure make combining an eclipse chase with a conventional Mediterranean vacation particularly easy — with a view of Mos Eisley thrown in for good measure.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

The radar systems are expected to provide an important detection and tracking layer within the broader US counter-UAS architecture.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
But the midterms revealed a broad backlash against redistricting efforts in the South that were aimed at boosting Republicans and, by extension, reducing Black representation.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of broad

Adjective

Days after losing the governor’s race by a wide margin, Republican Steve Hilton argued Thursday his campaign should serve as a template for future GOP tickets and hinted at a potential second run for governor.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The top looks so similar to the sweater Rory wore in the show’s very first episode, and the pants have a wide fit and stretchy waistband that will accommodate second helpings of dinner.

— Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

Choose the next manageable step, and leave the sweeping verdict for another day.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
There’s also fine French cuisine at Nouvelle Epoque in the adjoining wing, and The Orchid offers elegant all-day dining with sweeping views, and Toh-Ka-Lin is the Chinese option.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of sweeping

Adjective

That gives camper travelers the ability to drive cleanly and quietly through city centers, around campgrounds and down deep forest roads.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
In the Soil Grubs and some types of moth larvae may dig in even deeper and overwinter directly in the soil itself.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026

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