as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business
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Recent Examples of width
Matte panels shift from Academy to CinemaScope widths with the deference of a seasoned stagehand.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In the heart of Rome is the Colosseum, the largest standing amphitheater in the world, at 620 feet in length and 512 feet in width.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
Such relentless rotations were a nightmare for Forest’s first-half 4-4-2 approach, unable to simultaneously cover the width of the full-backs and darting movements in midfield.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The mature width of a hydrangea can range from 2 to 6 feet.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In the heart of Rome is the Colosseum, the largest standing amphitheater in the world, at 620 feet in length and 512 feet in width.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
Such relentless rotations were a nightmare for Forest’s first-half 4-4-2 approach, unable to simultaneously cover the width of the full-backs and darting movements in midfield.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The mature width of a hydrangea can range from 2 to 6 feet.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for width
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Analysts say there is much scope to remove brands and cut headcount.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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After Trump's whiplash on tariffs in recent months, the full scope of the economic impact on Canada is not yet clear.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Thus, to the extent that the IEEPA’s language is unclear, the major questions doctrine suggests that the law should be construed to not permit these tariffs.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
13 May 2025
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The extent of an Artemis lunar surface presence would be determined by several factors, including the cost and safety of this transportation program and whether there are meaningful things for astronauts to do on the Moon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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Until recently, China's entries in the realm of spaceflight patches often lacked the originality found in patches from the West.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 May 2025
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Still, the show’s tone offers audiences something atypical in the realm of sci-fi action.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Specifically, researchers discovered a link between a heart failure diagnosis and having problems with a broad range of mental processes, such as memory, paying attention, and planning.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Once overshadowed by their red counterparts, the white wines of Rioja have earned global acclaim since regulatory shifts expanded their stylistic range and added new layers of complexity and ageworthiness.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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