as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
Shaffir gained widespread attention with Jew, the rare special sought out by Netflix following a successful run on YouTube, which has racked up over eight million views.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
According to HawaiiNewsNow, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi spoke on the widespread damage to residents' homes.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud, according to elections experts.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Doncic will be available to play in Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, but the exchange — and the sharply different stories from each side — has drawn widespread attention.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
According to HawaiiNewsNow, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi spoke on the widespread damage to residents' homes.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud, according to elections experts.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Doncic will be available to play in Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, but the exchange — and the sharply different stories from each side — has drawn widespread attention.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
Adjective
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Picking a cocktail from the extensive menu feels akin to being a kid in a sweet shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Qatar, a key source of natural gas for world markets, said Iranian missiles caused extensive damage to the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility, where production had already been halted after earlier attacks.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The case has sparked a broader conversation about the military’s use of artificial intelligence in weapons systems and the level of deference AI companies should give to the government in how their technology is used.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The future of Greenland, by contrast, was less prominent given that broad agreement exists regarding its place in the kingdom.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Iran kept up its wave of attacks launched at Israel that have sent millions of people to shelters, with sirens sounding across a wide swath of the north, from Haifa to the Galilee to the border with Lebanon.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Since then, Theroux’s body of work has gained a wider, younger audience who appreciate him as a uniquely empathetic interviewer capable of disarming subjects who others can’t crack.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Every two years, California voters are confronted with a wall of ballot measures ranging from nitty-gritty legal tweaks to sweeping changes to the state Constitution.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Starting with a sweeping shot of Seoul’s Joseon-era Gyeongbokgung Palace, the live-stream eventually revealed the seven men of BTS standing in front of the palace.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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Expect lively, clubby vibes as local DJs pump out deep house and dance to soul and techno, depending on the mood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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