as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of broadly
Beyond detention, the shutdown has had inconsistent impacts on DHS oversight more broadly, lawmakers and immigration lawyers said in interviews.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
More broadly, the Broncos are not a finished product.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers, however, have raised concerns about expanding alcohol access more broadly.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Only three artists or industry figures are inducted each year, in contrast to some halls of fame that spread the honors around a bit more broadly, and each is voted in via a different category.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Digital fashion more broadly explored virtual design processes and new retail technologies, reinforcing how deeply technology is now embedded in the industry.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Lessons from complex, evolving systems Like Aghazadeh, many astrobiologists are starting to look more broadly at how complexity emerges, rather than searching for a specific type of molecule that could indicate the presence of extraterrestrial life.
—Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
But McClellan cautions me against applying this sentiment too broadly.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the same range of recent years despite a broadly tepid labor market.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
More broadly, the Broncos are not a finished product.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers, however, have raised concerns about expanding alcohol access more broadly.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Only three artists or industry figures are inducted each year, in contrast to some halls of fame that spread the honors around a bit more broadly, and each is voted in via a different category.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Digital fashion more broadly explored virtual design processes and new retail technologies, reinforcing how deeply technology is now embedded in the industry.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Lessons from complex, evolving systems Like Aghazadeh, many astrobiologists are starting to look more broadly at how complexity emerges, rather than searching for a specific type of molecule that could indicate the presence of extraterrestrial life.
—Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
But McClellan cautions me against applying this sentiment too broadly.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the same range of recent years despite a broadly tepid labor market.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
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Graduate forward Marta Suárez acknowledged that TCU would have to contend with a strong Washington team, but pointed out that the Horned Frogs’ own highly potent offense had to be dealt with.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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While these planets are expected to be extremely cold, their moons may experience intense tidal heating if their orbits become highly elongated.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The deal is expected to greatly increase player salaries with million dollar players — a first for the league entering its 30th season that will start on time.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The unusual approach within UTLA’s salary-hike strategy is to greatly increase the automatic raises that occur based on years of experience and acquired education credits.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Compared with economists, sociologists are considerably underused in federal and state governments.—
Megan Thiele Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Don’t worry too much about things being perfect, either.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Fed officials are still penciling in one more cut by the end of 2026, but Chair Jerome Powell suggested those projections may be worth less than usual because of how much more uncertainty exists about inflation and the economy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Park is endearing and utterly relatable as the neurotic girlfriend who’s been burned by past relationships, as well as her parents’ divorce.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Yet the environment that spawned them is utterly foreign to most of us.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Bouvier is interviewed extensively in the series, defending himself.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Page has traveled extensively across America and focuses on putting bits of that in his food.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Israel significantly weakened the organization in military strikes and assassinations throughout late 2024.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The technology enables scalable production through chip-level fabrication, significantly reducing size, cost, and energy requirements while maintaining high precision for advanced applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Out-of-town attendees who filled the early days largely cleared out, leaving a more local audience in their wake.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant’s culinary language infuses Mediterranean (largely French Riviera flavors) inspired dishes and Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques—all with sustainability in mind.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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