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 first option removes the existing median to increase sidewalk width.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The artifact dimensions — approximately 11cm in length, 6cm in width, and 3cm in thickness — feature intentional modification marks consistent with tool production.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
There are four generous guest cabins in total, including a large owner’s suite which, of course, measures the full width of the 20-foot beam.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
For context, that is around half the width of Earth.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The artifact dimensions — approximately 11cm in length, 6cm in width, and 3cm in thickness — feature intentional modification marks consistent with tool production.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
There are four generous guest cabins in total, including a large owner’s suite which, of course, measures the full width of the 20-foot beam.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
For context, that is around half the width of Earth.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for width
Noun
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If the definition of AI is broad, all kinds of potentially non-AI systems will fall into the scope, which is presumably unintended.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Treat income as the leverage point The return on improving your skills, expanding your scope, building new earning streams, or stepping into higher-impact roles dwarfs the difference between a 6% or 8% market return.—
Sahil Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Researchers are yet to grasp the full extent of how these many different sounds are integrated into dolphins’ communication networks.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But Golden State struggled to a remarkable extent offensively.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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His talent for pulling music out of phase, bending instruments to his will and inspiring the room into new realms really pushed Maren and me to summon fresh melodies and new stories out of our writing.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, in the elevated realm of whiskey auctioneering new benchmarks are still being set in 2026.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The reversible set includes a duvet cover and matching shams, available in multiple sizes and a range of soft pastel hues.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sierra Canyon’s suffocating defense led to a 4-of-17 shooting performance from 3-point range for the Wolverines.—
Dan Lovi,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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