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
The microscopic instrument, measuring 35 by 13 microns, and constructed from platinum, is less than the width of a human hair, said Loughborough University researchers.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The Navigator that was revealed in mid-1997 shared plenty of bones with the Expedition; its wheelbase and length were identical, and its width and height just a scant couple of inches apart.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Best for Wide Feet: Brooks Glycerin 22 Brooks is known for offering its best-selling running shoes in a range of widths, and the Glycerin is one of its most popular styles.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 5 June 2025
The width of your clenched first from your thumb to the other side of your hand is about 10 degrees, while the thickness of your little finger accounts for around 1 degree in the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 June 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The Navigator that was revealed in mid-1997 shared plenty of bones with the Expedition; its wheelbase and length were identical, and its width and height just a scant couple of inches apart.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Best for Wide Feet: Brooks Glycerin 22 Brooks is known for offering its best-selling running shoes in a range of widths, and the Glycerin is one of its most popular styles.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 5 June 2025
The width of your clenched first from your thumb to the other side of your hand is about 10 degrees, while the thickness of your little finger accounts for around 1 degree in the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for width
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Fire Management Assistance Declarations usually do not provide or authorize the same scope of direct federal assistance to wildfire victims as Major Disaster Declarations.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Related Articles The idea stemmed from Chanel searching for a solution for end-of-life disposal of its products, and soon extended to widening the scope of brands.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Protecting the safety of our communities and upholding the integrity of lawful demonstrations are priorities, and those who cross the line into violence will be prosecuted swiftly and to the fullest extent of the law.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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That extent is probably not a $7 million contract, which is what both AFP Analytics and Evolving Hockey project on a long-term deal.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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This is a threat especially in the realm of SaaS, where credibility with technical users is currency and being deemed vaporware is a mortal sin.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The protagonist of this beguiling novel, Lina, lives with her father in a realm seemingly unbound by ordinary time.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Cities like Atlanta, Washington D.C., Cincinnati, Charlotte, and New York will be sweltering in temperatures within the range of 95 to 100+ degrees F for several days.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Sony is suggesting a weekend opening the $28 million range, while tracking shows Boyle’s film coming in at $30 million or more.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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