as in to broaden
to increase the width, breadth, or scope of
Immediate action to widen the highway is needed to ease the near constant congestion. The authorities planned to widen their investigation into Ponzi scheme.
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Recent Examples of widen
Without significant reform measures from Congress, the widening deficit threatens to deplete the trust funds that finance Social Security in 2032, and Medicare one year later.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
These formats have also widened the range of stories being told, giving a new generation of history fans the opportunity to discover and share stories about people and events long left out of traditional narratives.
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Paul Buccieri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The further a bid travels through intermediaries, the more value leaks before the impression is won, and that gap widens when an agent is spending at machine speed.
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Phoena Pang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The situation has widened the gap between those living on limited incomes—such as retirees and vulnerable families—and those who receive remittances from abroad.
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Sarah Moreno
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
These formats have also widened the range of stories being told, giving a new generation of history fans the opportunity to discover and share stories about people and events long left out of traditional narratives.
—
Paul Buccieri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The further a bid travels through intermediaries, the more value leaks before the impression is won, and that gap widens when an agent is spending at machine speed.
—
Phoena Pang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The situation has widened the gap between those living on limited incomes—such as retirees and vulnerable families—and those who receive remittances from abroad.
—
Sarah Moreno
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widen
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Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association members have broadened to include NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel.
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At a recent investor conference, CEO Tim Boyle pointed to the success of Columbia’s Amaze Puff Jacket, a stylish winter coat, as an example of how the company is broadening its appeal beyond clothes and shoes popular for hiking, fishing and more.
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The council would then examine the details surrounding the change before passing an ordinance expanding those voting rights.
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Since then, the United States has expanded from 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast to 50 states stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and beyond.
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If employees are expected to produce the same output in less time without better systems in place, the pressure simply intensifies.
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Europe's automotive industry faces a severe crisis, intensified by the EU's 2035 electric vehicle mandate and fierce Chinese competition.
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“Widen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widen. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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