as in extensive
having considerable extent
a widespread area of drought
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Recent Examples of widespread
One assumes there will be widespread debate over the accuracy of Kimmel’s offending comments.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Since its release in March 2025, Adolescence has been met with widespread acclaim, winning big at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Vis, Croatia While Croatia has earned widespread recognition in recent years thanks to cities like Split and Dubrovnik, Vis offers an entirely different perspective on the country thanks to its more remote position in the Adriatic Sea.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The case came after a 2022 investigation by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that found signs of widespread fraud in Wisconsin's prenatal care coordination program, which was created to help prevent babies from dying before their first birthday.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Since its release in March 2025, Adolescence has been met with widespread acclaim, winning big at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Vis, Croatia While Croatia has earned widespread recognition in recent years thanks to cities like Split and Dubrovnik, Vis offers an entirely different perspective on the country thanks to its more remote position in the Adriatic Sea.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The case came after a 2022 investigation by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that found signs of widespread fraud in Wisconsin's prenatal care coordination program, which was created to help prevent babies from dying before their first birthday.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widespread
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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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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“Widespread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widespread. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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