as in extensive
having considerable extent
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Recent Examples of wide-ranging
Before the release of the podcast, Ned sat down with PEOPLE for a wide-ranging interview about his years out of the spotlight and his decision to make his public return.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers charged through dozens of bills as the legislative session neared a close late Friday night, and had to reconvene Saturday to pass a wide-ranging climate and energy deal that came through late in the week.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In a wide-ranging new conversation with The New York Times, Crowe said Cusack didn't want Lloyd to hold the boom box at all.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Protection also ensures that animal habitats, especially those of wide-ranging creatures, is as free as possible from human influence.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers charged through dozens of bills as the legislative session neared a close late Friday night, and had to reconvene Saturday to pass a wide-ranging climate and energy deal that came through late in the week.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In a wide-ranging new conversation with The New York Times, Crowe said Cusack didn't want Lloyd to hold the boom box at all.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Protection also ensures that animal habitats, especially those of wide-ranging creatures, is as free as possible from human influence.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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Add in the possibility of more extensive – and costly – work such as bridges, crowns, extractions or implants, and the anxiety can grow even stronger.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Since marrying Horace at the end of Episode 1, Kimmie has conducted extensive research on Beauty in Black and has been under the mentorship of her husband, who is still alive and currently in Italy, undergoing experimental cancer treatment.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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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Beyond this, the risks to personal and business privacy posed by the unpredictable way chatbots store and handle our data are challenges that wider society will need to address.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chicblooms Wide-Calf Slouchy Suede Block-Heel Boots Available in 10 colors, these suede boots come in sizes 6–11 with extra wide calves for a comfortable fit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 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
Adjective
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Researchers will continue monitoring the southern resident population while advocating for comprehensive recovery efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unlike past efforts, China offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, from drones and radar to naval assets, that could form the technological basis of a shared force.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 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
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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