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
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The producer highlights the experience of his team as well as the country’s attractive incentives, cost-effectiveness, wide range of natural locations and versatile soundstages.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 July 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
In order to increase its chances, Feige tried to appeal to as wide an audience as possible by making Marvel's movies more inclusive.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Adjective
With a sound profile that’s been engineered for accuracy, the wide and flat frequency response of the MR5 starts off at 46Hz and extends to 40kHz, which is quite a large step beyond the 20kHz that many studio monitors end at.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The producer highlights the experience of his team as well as the country’s attractive incentives, cost-effectiveness, wide range of natural locations and versatile soundstages.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 July 2025
Adverb
An image shared with the post shows the user's shoes beside a slim opening at the bottom of a wall—a gap just wide enough for a passport to disappear.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
In order to increase its chances, Feige tried to appeal to as wide an audience as possible by making Marvel's movies more inclusive.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide
Adjective
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But setting that film's performance in a broader context shows that this is one win that the comics giant might not want to get too hasty about celebrating.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tariffs, political unpredictability, and broader economic uncertainty have introduced new challenges, and recent job losses across the city underscore the importance of securing the foundational elements that support economic resilience.—
Linda Baran,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adverb
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Weaver has also dealt with injuries this season and has not been quite as sharp.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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That’s actually worked out really well so far as the unlikely duo has gelled quite nicely and Flair is arguably more over as a babyface than she’s ever been.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Back inside, the primary suite carries on the adobe style with thick, smooth walls and rounded edges.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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The three-day Tampa conference was thick with criticism of DOJ and disbelief that the president could have let so many people down.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adverb
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And consistent with these perceptions, real median household income grew much faster during Trump’s first term than during the Biden era.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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High temperatures will also increase the frequency since the soil in pots and raised beds dries out faster than the ground.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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In collaboration with the NBA, Sony Pictures Animation will release GOAT theatrically on February 13, 2026, timed perfectly for NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles (Feb 13–15).—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Newcastle United had the summer window mapped out perfectly.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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“Wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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