as in broadening
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 widening
Labor costs are rising, skill set gaps are widening and the newer generation wants a better user experience, all of which can cause labor turnover.
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Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Goodyear would also see several road-widening projects, such as the $26 million project to widen Yuma Road between Estrella Parkway and Litchfield Road.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Adra said international focus on the widening conflict has obscured frightening developments in the West Bank.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
The Regional Transportation Infrastructure Investment Plan for Queen Creek roads is largely focused on widening streets.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
In Gaza, where the nearly yearlong war that triggered the widening conflict rages with no end in sight, Israeli ground and air operations in the territory's second-largest city of Khan Younis killed at least 51 people, including women and children, Palestinian medical officials said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Mortality rates for some causes of death are declining for Black Americans, but disparities compared with white people still persist and are widening for some causes, a new study suggests.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
But Israel’s assassinations and the widening war in Lebanon has rapidly changed that equation.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Goodyear would also see several road-widening projects, such as the $26 million project to widen Yuma Road between Estrella Parkway and Litchfield Road.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Adra said international focus on the widening conflict has obscured frightening developments in the West Bank.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
The Regional Transportation Infrastructure Investment Plan for Queen Creek roads is largely focused on widening streets.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
In Gaza, where the nearly yearlong war that triggered the widening conflict rages with no end in sight, Israeli ground and air operations in the territory's second-largest city of Khan Younis killed at least 51 people, including women and children, Palestinian medical officials said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Mortality rates for some causes of death are declining for Black Americans, but disparities compared with white people still persist and are widening for some causes, a new study suggests.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
But Israel’s assassinations and the widening war in Lebanon has rapidly changed that equation.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widening
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The company continues to focus on expanding its distribution business and broadening its product range, despite the challenging economic environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Educational institutions and language learning companies are recognizing the importance of broadening their language offerings to reflect this shift in demand.Nina Greenwood, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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France broadened its counterterrorism presence but was unable to contain the ever-expanding armed groups who threatened civilians.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
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Two weeks ago, the Pentagon confirmed that some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for training and are presumed to be joining the fight against Ukraine, intensifying their partnership and alarming the United States and its allies.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The move is one of multiple indications that the Biden administration is intensifying efforts to achieve a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal before leaving office.Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Widening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widening. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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