1
as in expansion
a wide space or area
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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2
as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the breadth of his knowledge on the subject is awesome
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Recent Examples of breadth
Jeff brings a breadth of experience across all football operations and a keen eye for talent.
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Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Artists such as Swift and Rodrigo represent newer generations of pop music, while figures like Mayer and Robbie highlight the breadth of McCartney’s cultural reach beyond music alone.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
And what’s clear is that today’s best AI models still don’t measure up to breadth and depth of human cognitive abilities.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The war’s economic impact depends on its duration and breadth, economists say.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Artists such as Swift and Rodrigo represent newer generations of pop music, while figures like Mayer and Robbie highlight the breadth of McCartney’s cultural reach beyond music alone.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
And what’s clear is that today’s best AI models still don’t measure up to breadth and depth of human cognitive abilities.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The war’s economic impact depends on its duration and breadth, economists say.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
Noun
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The centerpiece of the expansion, which was led by the architects Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, in collaboration with the firm Cooper Robertson, is an atrium that snaps right onto the side of the flagship building.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Maryland case often is cited as justification for an expansion of DNA collection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the scope of the problem Petzke described to the committee remains unclear even after Little signed the bill into law.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East wasn’t expected to affect March’s employment numbers; however, economists caution that the health of the US labor market and broader economy hinge on the scope and duration of the war.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clavius can be recognized by dint of an arcing line of impact craters nestled within its 143-mile (230 km) expanse, along with the Porter and Rutherford impact sites, which overlap part of its northeastern and southeastern rim.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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That's why there's no greater joy in journalism than driving through the great expanses of the West.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The extent of the impact will depend on how long the energy flows from the Middle East are cut off, said BNP Paribas’ Rong.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Several fall in the healthcare realm.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the realm of culinary experiences, Hero hosts hands-on cooking classes for families in a new venue yet to be revealed.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During this stretch run, school is constantly in session for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brown and White returned to the lineup, but both struggled for long stretches as Boston fell to 50-25.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Miami shot an incredible 11 of 15 from three-point range in the third quarter to outscore the Celtics 45-32 in the period and enter the fourth quarter trailing by just 10 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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