as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of broadly
Before the war, the UAE was producing just over 3 million barrels a day — broadly in line with OPEC+ targets.
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Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 May 2026
But overall, the simplest neurological explanation is that once the sneeze reflex begins, neighboring motor pathways become broadly activated.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Americans, broadly speaking, are in a state of protein mania.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
More broadly, the NFL is eroding the scarcity that helped turn the sport into America’s dominant television property.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The rules classify such waste broadly to include soil, sand, gravel, bricks, masonry, concrete, metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, and similar materials while excluding waste covered under other sector-specific rules.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
In addition, participants were drawn from an ongoing study focused on stroke risk in the southeastern United States representative of two ethnic backgrounds, which limits how broadly the findings could apply to all populations.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 May 2026
The Athletic reported in March that sources familiar with the process indicated the $5,000 payments were broadly reserved for children, and $10,000 or $15,000 for adults.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The commitment is aimed broadly at expanding education on forms of discrimination, supporting cross-community leaders who build trust and safeguarding free speech rights to lawful expression.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 May 2026
But overall, the simplest neurological explanation is that once the sneeze reflex begins, neighboring motor pathways become broadly activated.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Americans, broadly speaking, are in a state of protein mania.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
More broadly, the NFL is eroding the scarcity that helped turn the sport into America’s dominant television property.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The rules classify such waste broadly to include soil, sand, gravel, bricks, masonry, concrete, metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, and similar materials while excluding waste covered under other sector-specific rules.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
In addition, participants were drawn from an ongoing study focused on stroke risk in the southeastern United States representative of two ethnic backgrounds, which limits how broadly the findings could apply to all populations.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 May 2026
The Athletic reported in March that sources familiar with the process indicated the $5,000 payments were broadly reserved for children, and $10,000 or $15,000 for adults.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The commitment is aimed broadly at expanding education on forms of discrimination, supporting cross-community leaders who build trust and safeguarding free speech rights to lawful expression.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
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Ebola is a highly contagious and often fatal disease spread through bodily fluids including blood, vomit and semen.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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So, of course, the latest movie from the two-time Oscar nominee, his first feature in close to a decade, is highly anticipated.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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The Exceptions Exterior paint colors are greatly influenced by your environment and the architectural style of your home.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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When people are in such chronic states, their attention and decision-making is greatly constricted.—
Joan M. Cook,
Time,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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The work at Christie’s is considerably larger than Number 17, measuring nearly 11 feet long compared to Number 17’s square dimension, just under 5 feet.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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The averages, however, are considerably lower than other parts of the country.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Pritzker recently proposed a much more far-reaching set of bills that combine carrots and sticks to deal with recalcitrant municipalities.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The company says its pilot is growing from about 200 kilowatts of flexible capacity last year to roughly 2 megawatts this summer, and could expand much further.—
Kiki Sideris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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So uncompromising, so full of agency and so utterly human.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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News is our foundation and will continue to be utterly essential in the years ahead.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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The Evans offensive line, having blocked for the running game almost extensively last season, is still trying to gather its collective feet in the area of pass blocking.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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It also must be extensively tested.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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Washington revamped its front seven significantly to build up its pass rush and get younger (and faster) at the second level.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Siena Heights is the latest in a series of small, private and faith-based Michigan colleges to close their doors or significantly scale back operations, including Finlandia University in Hancock, Marygrove College in Detroit and Concordia University in Ann Arbor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The candidates themselves seemed low-energy, even with their jabs — which were largely directed at Becerra, as Mark said.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Our former swing state now has become a red state through and through thanks largely to the new congressional districts which are stretched to inane proportions.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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