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
Nicole Scherzinger teaches the world new ways to dream
The way her voice fills the room, the way her eyes flash and widen at a split-second glance at the camera.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 June 2025
This method widens the blood vessels (vasodilation), improves circulation, reduces stiffness and eases tension before a workout.
—Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
California is a case study in this problem, with a housing deficit that widened by nearly six million units over the last three decades.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
China widened its lead for these goods in the same period.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 June 2025
This method widens the blood vessels (vasodilation), improves circulation, reduces stiffness and eases tension before a workout.
—Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
California is a case study in this problem, with a housing deficit that widened by nearly six million units over the last three decades.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
China widened its lead for these goods in the same period.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widen
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Transitioning from Johnston’s raging rockers to McDonald’s soulful tunes, the Doobies’ sound and reach broadened significantly.—
Steve Bloom,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Approach Board Work As A Growth Opportunity Board service is a leadership development laboratory, particularly for functional experts seeking to broaden their perspective or prepare for a career transition to a broader role.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Abu Shabab’s social media presence, along with slick videos and fluent English commentary, has expanded.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The work taps into an expanding debate about how biological evolution fits within the normal framework of science.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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In response, Trump authorized thousands of National Guards to the California city, and 700 Marines arrived on Tuesday, intensifying tensions between the federal and state government.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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This influx of graduates has significantly intensified competition at the entry level, prompting employers to consider factors beyond academic qualifications when making hiring decisions.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Widen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widen. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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