as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
According to the National Weather Service, a dense fog advisory is issued when widespread dense fog develops, which usually reduces visibility to a quarter mile or less.
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
At Westminster, there is widespread agreement that this time his political downfall will be final.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The widespread interest in the Guthrie case has spawned endless speculation and conspiracy theories in the press and on social media.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Feb. 2026
The fallout from the files’ publication last month has been widespread across the worlds of business and politics.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
At Westminster, there is widespread agreement that this time his political downfall will be final.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The widespread interest in the Guthrie case has spawned endless speculation and conspiracy theories in the press and on social media.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Feb. 2026
The fallout from the files’ publication last month has been widespread across the worlds of business and politics.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Coastal Fish also offers some of the best seafood around, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The university disputed his statement, saying the deficit is substantially lower and stems from broader institutional and external factors.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some board members who voted no said the district had not sufficiently demonstrated that broad layoff notices were the most responsible or strategic option and argued that the analysis did not fully account for the operational and human consequences of issuing RIF notices at that scale.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, an event that will draw an even larger economic influx with a wider international crowd over a longer period of time.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Galleries devoted to world cultures, rotating contemporary exhibitions and sweeping public terraces overlooking the Spree position the institution as both museum and gathering place.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Zelensky pressed for partners to intensify pressure on Russia to end the war, pointing to the sweeping human costs of the conflict.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gas fireplaces turn on with a flip of a switch and deep Italian marble tubs are easily large enough for two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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