1
as in broad
having a greater than usual measure across
the river is so wide that building a bridge across it would be impractical
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
a wide and detailed knowledge of the issue
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
the door was wide open
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Recent Examples of wide
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Saturn is roughly nine times wider than Earth, writes NASA, with a diameter of about 74,897 miles.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
James Pearce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
End 3rd Quarter Scott Starzyk's 49-yard field goal attempt off the left hash went wide left with 22 seconds left in the third quarter and the Razorbacks are in trouble now.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The striped style also has an elegant, wide neckline strategically cut to hide bra straps.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Saturn is roughly nine times wider than Earth, writes NASA, with a diameter of about 74,897 miles.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Frimpong, who is expected to deputise wide on the right when Salah goes off to the Africa Cup of Nations in December, is 24.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
End 3rd Quarter Scott Starzyk's 49-yard field goal attempt off the left hash went wide left with 22 seconds left in the third quarter and the Razorbacks are in trouble now.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide
Adjective
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These factors are steadily eroding the viability of family farms and the broader agricultural economy.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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The system, currently a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms, now has a 90% chance of development within the next seven days, according to the latest forecast.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to her LinkedIn profile, Cleary has an extensive background as an attorney in Virginia.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Sep. 2025
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The two also battled it out on Raw in 2010 as part of their extensive feud.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The real story of 1066 is quite interesting on its own terms, but King and Conqueror insists on adding a heavy dose of interpersonal drama.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing quite like the thrill of spotting a dorsal fin slicing through open water or watching a pod leap through the surf beside your boat.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The paper demonstrates thick sodium cathodes that perform at room temperature and down to freezing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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The alveolar wall is only one cell thick.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His appearance marked the first interview in a sweeping inquiry that also sought sitdowns with former President Bill Clinton, former Attorney General Eric Holder, and former FBI Director James Comey.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The House passed the sweeping tax and spending bill after winning over fiscal hawks and moderate Republicans.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If anything, Iger would have made the decision to pull Kimmel even faster without Carr wading in and giving it the appearance of a political drug deal.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The fastest-growing demographic worldwide is people over 100, but longevity without health is merely a burden.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trout advanced Schanuel to third with a flyout to deep center, and Yoan Moncada delivered a sacrifice fly.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Lack of Adult Functioning For many, the husband's antics point to a deeper issue.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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From casual tunics to dressier button-down shirts that’ll pair perfectly with your entire fall wardrobe, Amazon’s best long-sleeve blouses are all under $35 right now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Its perfectly circular shape, central peak, and ring of faults looked suspiciously like an impact crater.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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