far and wide

adverb

variants or less commonly far and near
Synonyms of far and widenext
: in every direction : everywhere
searched far and wide

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Examples of far and wide in a Sentence

we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation
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Its rich copper mines drew people from far and wide, fueling dreams of prosperity. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Thanks to news coverage and a Roosters of Ogunquit Facebook page, the story has spread far and wide. — Holly Ramer, Fortune, 24 July 2026 Especially since so many of the people claiming to be offended by the art in my book are also gleefully distributing it far and wide to get their mailing lists angry and engaged. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Mixed-ancestry people (called Métis in Canada) who were not bound to reservations, in particular, roamed far and wide collecting bones and came to dominate the trade. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for far and wide

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of far and wide was before the 12th century

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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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