widespread

adjective

ˈwīd-ˈspred How to pronounce widespread (audio)
Definition of widespreadnext
as in extensive
having considerable extent a widespread area of drought

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Recent Examples of widespread But now, a study published in Ecology and Evolution records the predation of frogs by a family of harvestmen (Opiliones), suggesting that such ecological interactions may be more widespread than previously thought. — Jay Kakade july 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 The seemingly haphazard approach to regulating new model releases has led to widespread calls from the AI industry for more consistent regulation. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 Trump lost the 2020 race to President Joe Biden, but falsely claimed his defeat was due to widespread voter fraud. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 July 2026 But as history reminds us, widespread consensus is not a mathematical proof. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for widespread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
  1. extensive
  2. broad
  3. wide
  4. sweeping
  5. deep
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  • Thousands of documents released by the Justice Department showed that Ruemmler and Epstein had an extensive relationship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • Fire officials said the home sustained extensive damage from fire, soot, smoke, and water.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • The data can only show associations in brain difference of professional players, not the broader population, and researchers can’t determine what number of impacts to the head might start to show long-term damage.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Those include loyalty, membership or rewards programs that customers enroll in or if the savings are offered to broad groups of people, such as teachers, military members or senior citizens.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • As the pass map below shows, Oyarzabal concentrated more on linking play, frequently dropping deeper than wide attackers Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • The government’s monthslong internet shutdown also strangled parts of the economy – especially those with foreign clients – that relied on the world wide web.
    — Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • The final stretch crosses onto Whidbey Island via Deception Pass Bridge, where sweeping coastal views and quiet communities await.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • In June, Indiana's childcare agency unveiled a sweeping new policy proposal aimed at expanding access by, among other things, easing licensing requirements.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of sweeping
Adjective
  • Schmitt brought in an insurance run in the eighth, batting in Arraez with a sharp double to deep left-center.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • Fans of Brazil, Colombia and Portugal also were crushed that their teams, expected to make deep runs, crashed out so early.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of deep

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