as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
Commencement speakers across the country have been met with widespread jeers over the past month, mostly in skeptical response to statements about a pending workplace evolution related to AI.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 June 2026
But there is still widespread public concern that several hundred trips a day by tractor trailers will severely worsen traffic on Route 12 and other nearby roads.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
In the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted primarily in the United States along with Mexico and Canada, there was widespread criticism from many European fans.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Black bears are widespread across the majority of Idaho, according to Fish and Game, including most of Ada County.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 June 2026
But there is still widespread public concern that several hundred trips a day by tractor trailers will severely worsen traffic on Route 12 and other nearby roads.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
In the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted primarily in the United States along with Mexico and Canada, there was widespread criticism from many European fans.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Black bears are widespread across the majority of Idaho, according to Fish and Game, including most of Ada County.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
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Months later, after an extensive investigation involving local, state and federal agencies, authorities concluded that Harmony had been killed in Manchester in early December 2019.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Richards-Slavik said the detail work is so extensive it can be measured in miles.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The investigation has also prompted broader questions about the bridge itself and how the site was being used.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The Sacramento Bee covered a wide range of news on June 11, from a critical city audit to a major land return for a Northern California tribe.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Rooms All 53 rooms in the labyrinthine property are incredibly spacious with a wide variety of room configurations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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For best results, apply with a damp beauty sponge using a stippling motion rather than sweeping strokes, which can disturb coverage and leave streaks.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of the Italian capital in anti- and pro- migration demonstrations Saturday, after a far-right citizens’ initiative seeking sweeping measures against migrants garnered enough support to be brought to Parliament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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