1
as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
an unusually broad expanse of water in the island-dotted lake
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows
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3
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
gave them a broad hint that it was time to leave
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4
as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
a broad overview of the topic
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Recent Examples of broad
Tariffs President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imported into the United States today, a move that threatens to drive up prices on a broad range of consumer and industrial goods for Americans.
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Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Their expertise and collaborative approach have refined our strategy, enabling us to share our mission of creating luxury beauty products that are good for people and the planet with a broader audience.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
In a broader analysis of senior leaders across 77 companies, men held 84.4% of CEO/president roles and women filled 15.6%.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
By engaging in a broader economic dialogue, Washington and Beijing can help prevent a wider fragmentation of global trade.
—Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
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Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Their expertise and collaborative approach have refined our strategy, enabling us to share our mission of creating luxury beauty products that are good for people and the planet with a broader audience.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
In a broader analysis of senior leaders across 77 companies, men held 84.4% of CEO/president roles and women filled 15.6%.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
By engaging in a broader economic dialogue, Washington and Beijing can help prevent a wider fragmentation of global trade.
—Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad
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There is a wide range of putting training aids available to golfers of all skill levels.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The film writer, critic, programmer and moderator has been part of the festival programming team since its inaugural edition in 2001, when there was still a lot of skepticism and pushback in the wider film world about the event.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Methodology Our tester tried Dyson's extensive portfolio of hair tools, testing each product repeatedly over the course of several weeks to evaluate its ease of use, performance, and effectiveness.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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The impetus behind the spending boost—hundreds of billions of dollars in two separate packages—is obvious.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Porsha’s very obvious absence.m As the party moves outside for the big surprise, Shamea gets the ultimate birthday flex—a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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Last season, the Royals inducted Jackson alongside former general managers Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lillie Davidson is a general assignment reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and a TCU student studying journalism (Go Frogs!).—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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Disrupting that balance with sweeping tariffs would be a costly mistake—one that America’s small businesses can’t afford.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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But with the federal government considering sweeping rollbacks to environmental protections, tomorrow many may wonder: How will the bright green water affect the underwater denizens?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Although the translations into English are awkward, especially across the differences in poetic rhyme scheme and structure, the sentiment is unmistakable.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Charismatic slacker Raj and uptight striver Mir aren’t just foils for each other; their mutual love is unmistakable, which gives weight to the looming prospect that the stress of salvaging Baba’s empire could tear them apart.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Watkins was a raw, though scratchy, wide forward, prolific at youth team level but erratic in his overall game.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Personalization allows retailers to build deeper connections by making every interaction feel relevant and engaging.—
WWD,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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Firms can foster deeper engagement by hosting exclusive events, facilitating peer networking, and curating experiences that go beyond traditional wealth management.—
April Rudin,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Broad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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