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as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
an unusually broad expanse of water in the island-dotted lake
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as in extensive
having considerable extent
her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
gave them a broad hint that it was time to leave
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as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
a broad overview of the topic
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Recent Examples of broad
While his overall level of performance improved in the broader sense, with Sesko becoming more connected with the rest of the Leipzig side, his goalscoring numbers were down.
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David Ornstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Hispanic voters also trended more negative in both surveys, signaling a broader pattern of disengagement among communities of color.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the broader U-6 gauge of unemployment—which includes people who haven’t looked for work recently but are still interested in finding a job as well as people who are involuntarily working part time and would prefer a full-time role—has climbed by 0.4 percentage points this year.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Further details about Stargate and the broader partnership are not immediately known.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
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David Ornstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Hispanic voters also trended more negative in both surveys, signaling a broader pattern of disengagement among communities of color.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the broader U-6 gauge of unemployment—which includes people who haven’t looked for work recently but are still interested in finding a job as well as people who are involuntarily working part time and would prefer a full-time role—has climbed by 0.4 percentage points this year.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Further details about Stargate and the broader partnership are not immediately known.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad
Adjective
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Previous research indicates that, compared to pessimists, optimists enjoy wider social circles, tend to be perceived as more likeable and are more likely to be accepted by their peers.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Wayfair offers a wide range of storage options to suit any room, including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, entryways, and even backyards, with smart solutions starting at just $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Pirro's appointment marks a notable shift from Martin, who lacked prosecutorial experience, to someone with extensive courtroom background.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Production company Salter Street Films supplemented the superb prop and costume design with extensive use of green screen and CGI.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In particular, the lack of late-inning arms with bat-missing raw stuff stands out as an obvious weakness for the playoffs, as the Tigers’ bullpen has the AL’s lowest strikeout rate overall.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Seal obvious gaps around the foundation and under doors, says Bertone.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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Credit card debt in general has seen fresh highs in the years following the pandemic, as inflationary pressures and stagnant wage growth have caused many Americans to look to consumer debt to fill the gaps.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Claire Wilkinson, the general counsel for the School District, showed board members the two AI policies.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Neumann-Ortiz believes there are ways to protect public safety without relying on sweeping, indiscriminate arrests.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Texas is the latest to pass a more sweeping law that overrides local zoning to allow smaller homes on smaller lots.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Across 13 tracks, the Street Mob wunderkind turns his unmistakable vocal chops into the driving force behind his most adventurous album yet, stepping confidently into banda, rap, and trap without losing sight of his roots.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the short TikTok clip, Beau stares ahead, refusing to look at his owner, before glancing back with unmistakable judgment in his eyes.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rodriguez-Kennedy in particular wants to invest in outreach to Latino and Asian communities, on top of an overall revamp of communications and outreach.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The sixth overall pick of the Mariners in 2014, Jackson is a career .143 hitter (139 games) and has bounced between the Reds, Yankees and Orioles since the end of last season.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Many of these customs, like keeping quiet on trains, reflect deep cultural values.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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Venerable entertainment lawyer Bruce Ramer, of Gang Tyre Ramer Brown and Passman, tells Variety that the shuttering of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will have deep impact on public media across the country.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Broad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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