as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
While not everyone will receive rain today, widespread showers and a few storms will be possible Tuesday through Thursday.
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Shane Hinton, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The storm’s heavy rains caused widespread flooding that killed at least 43 people and led to the destruction of banana plantations, sorghum, beans, cassava, coffee and other crops as well as the loss of livestock.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Overland Park is considering building new community pools as part of its widespread parks and recreation master plan.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
The attack signals Iran is sticking with its widespread retaliatory attacks on the Gulf countries.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
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Shane Hinton, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The storm’s heavy rains caused widespread flooding that killed at least 43 people and led to the destruction of banana plantations, sorghum, beans, cassava, coffee and other crops as well as the loss of livestock.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Overland Park is considering building new community pools as part of its widespread parks and recreation master plan.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
The attack signals Iran is sticking with its widespread retaliatory attacks on the Gulf countries.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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The second-floor galleries dedicated to Arts of Asia and the Islamic world were realized after extensive construction, and the Great Hall was renovated in 2016, among other projects.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, Bricks and Horses has new, broader lunch, dinner and brunch menus.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even a single seat like GA-14 plays into the broader math of power in Washington.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility In accordance with Japan’s progressive rules for handicap accessibility, all floors are accessible with wide elevator access, lower level buttons reachable from wheelchairs, and wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the restaurant level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The wide variety of allegations that have been levied against Mills have yet to result in criminal charges, and may never be handled by prosecutors.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The result was a sweeping set of reforms that Boston’s political leadership pledged to implement.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Collegiate sports’ historic overhaul hit another peak when the President of the United States issued a sweeping 10-page executive order intended to bring order and stability.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For others, the moment carries a deeper meaning.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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