as in widens
to increase the width, breadth, or scope of
They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane. You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose.
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Recent Examples of broadens
This move broadens the EU's efforts to choke off support for Moscow's war machine while also penalizing foreign actors aiding Russia's military and trade activities.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
For example, the Academy’s admission process broadens opportunities for minorities by expanding the candidate pool early on, inviting more qualified candidates to advance while maintaining rigorous, race-neutral criteria for the final selection.
—Corinne Post, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
His previous career as an airline pilot only broadens his understanding of aviation safety, according to Applebaum.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Its low-code/no-code interface broadens accessibility, allowing teams with diverse technical expertise to participate in data projects.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Engaging different cognitive skills—logic, creativity and problem-solving—broadens your mental agility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
This broadens your network with varied viewpoints and fosters richer ideas and insights, which are essential for innovative thinking and culturally resonant solutions.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Surprisingly reminiscent of a white Burgundy, this complex wine opens with notes of hazelnut and wet stone, and then broadens on the palate to ripe golden apple, oatmeal, and a burst of citrus and California sunshine.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Exposure to different ways of thinking broadens perspectives, helping leaders make more informed decisions.
—Joelle MacHia, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
For example, the Academy’s admission process broadens opportunities for minorities by expanding the candidate pool early on, inviting more qualified candidates to advance while maintaining rigorous, race-neutral criteria for the final selection.
—Corinne Post, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
His previous career as an airline pilot only broadens his understanding of aviation safety, according to Applebaum.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Its low-code/no-code interface broadens accessibility, allowing teams with diverse technical expertise to participate in data projects.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Engaging different cognitive skills—logic, creativity and problem-solving—broadens your mental agility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
This broadens your network with varied viewpoints and fosters richer ideas and insights, which are essential for innovative thinking and culturally resonant solutions.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Surprisingly reminiscent of a white Burgundy, this complex wine opens with notes of hazelnut and wet stone, and then broadens on the palate to ripe golden apple, oatmeal, and a burst of citrus and California sunshine.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Exposure to different ways of thinking broadens perspectives, helping leaders make more informed decisions.
—Joelle MacHia, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadens
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And Martin, earnest Martin, frontman of the biggest and kindest and most earnest band in the world, widens his eyes and smiles.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Dec. 2024
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The City of Phoenix is investing $60 million as part of plans to tackle extreme heat, which threatens public health and widens socio-economic disparities amongst residents.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Broadens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadens. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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