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 sensor fabric spans the full width of the roadbed, with measurement nodes recording resistance changes as vehicles pass over.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Bibliophiles will gravitate to the fifth floor, where a 400-square-foot library stretches the full width of the residence.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Those that feature activity gyms are usually smaller, measuring 2 to 3 feet in length and slightly shorter in width.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Leaf Raking Leaf rakes can be plastic or metal, with different widths.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Bibliophiles will gravitate to the fifth floor, where a 400-square-foot library stretches the full width of the residence.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Those that feature activity gyms are usually smaller, measuring 2 to 3 feet in length and slightly shorter in width.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Leaf Raking Leaf rakes can be plastic or metal, with different widths.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for width
Noun
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For example, political shifts and so on are coming, so the book ends up having a larger scope.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Federal courts of appeals have divided over the question of scope of applicability.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, only acts reported through police reports are counted in data collection examining discrimination against Jews, meaning the methodology may underestimate the true extent of antisemitism, according to the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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Levels like the oil rig Blackheart are just a circle, but one route around must be jumped across like a trampoline park — that’s the extent of creativity for many.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thus, the scheme of thoughtfully layered illumination, including the pair of Grand Central Terminal–worthy pendants in the kitchen (each weighing in the realm of 60 pounds), plaster sconces, custom lampshades, and Deschanel’s beloved Murano chandeliers.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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The plot, about a former programmer battling an artificial intelligence run amuck in a computer-network realm, was borderline incomprehensible.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hogle Zoo always offers a range of special October events for spooky season, and Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest features live music, family-friendly activities, traditional Bavarian food, and more than 50 varieties of beer for the grownups.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The all-inclusive resort is ideal for families and offers a range of all-day activities, including watersports such as kayaking and windsurfing, as well as unique classes like trapeze and archery.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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