Thesaurus results for WIDTH

width

noun

ˈwidth

as in scope

an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business

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Recent Examples of width From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture. —

Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026 Unlike the Zoox, the Ojai has full-width tires, which help to soften the ride. —

Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026 Additionally, ensure there is ample space for the tree to grow to its full size, both in height and width. —

Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 The Urban Land Institute and National Parking Association recommend a minimum 9-foot width for stalls at high-turnover retail locations. —

Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for width

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Noun

The movement lacks central leadership and messaging, but its scope has expanded beyond the environmental complaints that sparked it.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
The agency has not indicated when that review will conclude, and the final scope of any patent could change during the examination process.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

Oliver may have lived her own world to some extent, but that world was still the real one.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 July 2026
In bumping off Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night in the friendly confines of Estadio Azteca, Mexico has set up Telemundo (and to a lesser extent, Fox) for a post-holiday blockbuster against England.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of extent

Noun

Whereas the federal incentive may have been enough to spark interest in a range of buyers, Moody said the lesser amount will probably appeal mainly to people who already have their eye on an EV.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Events listed on the calendar range from neighborhood gatherings and historical commemorations to concerts, family activities and civic engagement programs.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026