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
Tips for proper form: Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and keep your chest lifted and your weight through your heels, said Hribick.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
The arm of the person holding the camera, which can be seen in the frame, is a regular width.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The particles in wildfire smoke are about 30 times smaller than the width of a human hair.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The administration does not have regulations on minimum seat pitch, meaning the distance between rows of seats, or the width of the seats, according to Executive Director Pierson.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
The arm of the person holding the camera, which can be seen in the frame, is a regular width.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The particles in wildfire smoke are about 30 times smaller than the width of a human hair.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The administration does not have regulations on minimum seat pitch, meaning the distance between rows of seats, or the width of the seats, according to Executive Director Pierson.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for width
Noun
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There's a tendency to minimize the scope of damage, Scampini Linn said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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With ratios calculated across a calendar year, club figures are assessed up to December 31, meaning, unlike with other rules, there’s no scope to attend to problems in January or in that period between the season ending and the end of the accounting year.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The 211 data provides one view into the extent of the damage.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some examples highlight the extent of this shift: In California, quarterback Malachi Nelson signed a six-figure NIL deal as a high school junior.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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The idea that humans could one day populate and even colonize Mars is one no longer confined to the realm of science fiction.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Natter’s responsibilities expanded into other realms.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Powell was one of only six NBA players last season to average at least 21 points while shooting better than 48% from the field and 40% from three-point range.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Self-care encompasses a wide range of activities, practices, and rituals, so begin by setting your intention for your time off.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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