as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
Some physicians skeptical of using Midjourney for widespread cancer screening have raised legitimate questions about whether radiologists can interpret potentially vast new data sets from scanners that are not yet FDA approved.
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Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The best chance for widespread showers and storms does not arrive until Saturday evening and early Sunday morning, coming in at around 30% to 50% area wide.
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Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
While drought can still stress crops and water supplies, widespread exposure of bare soil on a multistate scale is far less likely today.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Many Venezuelan news reports have avoided politically delicate questions related to the earthquake, such as the widespread collapse of buildings, sticking instead to safer stories about heroic rescues.
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Juan Pablo Arraez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The best chance for widespread showers and storms does not arrive until Saturday evening and early Sunday morning, coming in at around 30% to 50% area wide.
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Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
While drought can still stress crops and water supplies, widespread exposure of bare soil on a multistate scale is far less likely today.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Many Venezuelan news reports have avoided politically delicate questions related to the earthquake, such as the widespread collapse of buildings, sticking instead to safer stories about heroic rescues.
—
Juan Pablo Arraez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
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Barrett and Jackson each reported the most extensive travel of court justices promoting their books in 2025.
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Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.
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Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
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Members love Thrive Market's wide selection of high-quality products and speedy shipping.
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Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
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Ezra Jin, the founder of Zion Church, was among dozens of members caught up in a sweeping crackdown by Chinese authorities late last year.
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His use of the presidency’s sweeping ability to unilaterally grant pardons and commute sentences is among the ways the Republican’s return to office has featured an expansive use of executive power.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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Facing intense competition, Accor recognized the need for deeper customer retention and advocacy.
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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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