as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal immigration officers during demonstrations against ICE raids in Minneapolis sparked widespread public protest and spurred lawmakers to respond.
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In addition to widespread spraypainted graffiti, participants also lit multiple vehicles on fire, including at least one police SUV.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
But vaccines for smallpox and some other diseases had been around for at least half a century before the 1940s, and had failed to create widespread immunity.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Lai was among the first prominent figures arrested in August 2020 under the security law that Beijing implemented in the Chinese special administrative region, following widespread pro-democracy protests in 2019.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In addition to widespread spraypainted graffiti, participants also lit multiple vehicles on fire, including at least one police SUV.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
But vaccines for smallpox and some other diseases had been around for at least half a century before the 1940s, and had failed to create widespread immunity.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Lai was among the first prominent figures arrested in August 2020 under the security law that Beijing implemented in the Chinese special administrative region, following widespread pro-democracy protests in 2019.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Coastal Fish also offers some of the best seafood around, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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If successful, the technology is slated for wider adoption across multiple EV lines, signaling a potential shift away from lithium-dependent batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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It is expected to connect Azerbaijan and its autonomous Nakhchivan exclave, which are separated by a 20-mile-wide patch of Armenian territory.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Galleries devoted to world cultures, rotating contemporary exhibitions and sweeping public terraces overlooking the Spree position the institution as both museum and gathering place.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Zelensky pressed for partners to intensify pressure on Russia to end the war, pointing to the sweeping human costs of the conflict.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, turning once, until the daikon is tender and both sides are deep golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Chihiro Tomioka,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2026
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Journaling is also a great way to explore your deeper thoughts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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