1
as in expanses
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 scopes
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 Synonyms for breadths
Noun
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Manuel also jangles this apparent order with the striking visual trope of disorienting disproportions of scale—figures appearing unexpectedly small or large in the course’s expanses.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026 -
But wide expanses of undeveloped land offer developers the chance to build new subdivisions — prime real estate for new home buyers.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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First focal plane scopes with MRAD reticles rule the roost in PRS and other field match series.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
15 Jan. 2026
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One white general contractor controls both major scopes of work.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mayor announced expansions to shelters and warming facilities on Friday, and Saturday afternoon, the city announced even more action.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Following major expansions to Spotify’s podcast branch, the audio streamer is turning its attention to its audiobooks.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The rivalry is also spilling into other realms, including the Super Bowl.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, after people serve their time in the hells, they can be reborn in other realms.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fire safety concerns As temperatures plunge, fire safety becomes a particular concern as people go to unusual lengths to keep warm.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Women are going to great lengths to get it.—
Michael McCarter,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jakub Dobeš has had strong stretches for the Montreal Canadiens and David Rittich has played lights-out behind Ilya Sorokin on Long Island.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winter has been brutal for Ukraine’s civilian population, who have faced long stretches without power or heating due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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Additional states including Florida, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland, Utah, Illinois, and New York, have considered (to differing extents) the idea of updating their maps, Reuters reported.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The characters are all based, to different extents, on real people.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ravens could handle heavier equipment over shorter distances, while albatrosses could cover vast ocean areas for extended periods.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Zubimendi’s effort kissed the post on its way in, but Declan Rice and Kai Havertz had shots from similar distances whizz just past the frame of the goal in the 15 minutes before half-time.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Breadths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadths. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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