as in to broaden
to increase the width, breadth, or scope of
Immediate action to widen the highway is needed to ease the near constant congestion. The authorities planned to widen their investigation into Ponzi scheme.
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Recent Examples of widen
Phase 2 — with a much higher price tag of roughly $24 million — would involve widening Linder from I-84 north to Franklin, plus constructing the overpass itself.
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Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
That represents a widening gap with the official exchange rate, which stands at 69 bolívars per dollar.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The University of Southern California, known for its competitive admissions, expects its acceptance rate to widen for the first time in years.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The average worker in the densest U.S. commuting zones earned 32% more than a worker in the least-populous areas in 1980, and that gap widened to 71% by 2015, a Fed analysis of Census Bureau data found.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
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Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
That represents a widening gap with the official exchange rate, which stands at 69 bolívars per dollar.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The University of Southern California, known for its competitive admissions, expects its acceptance rate to widen for the first time in years.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The average worker in the densest U.S. commuting zones earned 32% more than a worker in the least-populous areas in 1980, and that gap widened to 71% by 2015, a Fed analysis of Census Bureau data found.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widen
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The presence of women in the trade challenges long-standing norms and broadens the appeal of Savile Row beyond its historical customer base.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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An experiment on board the International Space Station (ISS) has produced miso paste, thought to be the first food deliberately fermented outside Earth — a feat that scientists hope will shed light on the potential for life to exist in space, and broaden the culinary options for astronauts.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Several hours later, the judge expanded his order to prevent the Trump administration from deporting any migrants believed to be members of Tren de Aragua under the Alien Enemies Act.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But even as China’s drills have intensified, and its missiles, warships and fighter jets have advanced, many experts have doubted that the Chinese military could cross the Taiwan Strait with the speed and numbers needed for a successful invasion.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Widen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widen. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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