as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
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Species: The most valuable trees are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and won’t drop debris like nuts or pods everywhere.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025 -
Over six months of use, this duvet cover proved highly durable, especially for pet owners.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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While convenience stores do sell some healthy items, like apples and bananas, the cost of those foods is greatly marked up compared to a grocery store, Boys said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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But some insiders say that rosy summary of removing humans from the risk assessment process greatly downplays the problems the changes could cause.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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And the stakes involved in riding on snow were certainly much lower than on concrete.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Experts have warned that if Apple attempts to transfer its manufacturing to the U.S., where there is a much smaller ecosystem for tech production than in Asia, the cost of its products are likely to skyrocket.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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In this particular case, Johnson’s ugly goal was utterly befitting of the 2024-25 Europa League final.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But in his ruling Wednesday, Los Angeles County Judge Huey P. Cotton said Curiel utterly failed to pursue his case in a timely manner.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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Add to that soil compaction and the risks of flooding are increasingly significantly.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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While both animals are large and social, their habitats and behaviors also differ significantly.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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For his part, Spoelstra largely has filled his staff with former Heat players, with his current staff including Caron Butler, Malik Allen and Wayne Elllington.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The Knicks largely dictated the pace in that Game 5 win, with Mikal Bridges’ backcourt pressure on Haliburton disrupting the flow of Indiana’s offense.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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