far and wide

adverb

variants or less commonly far and near
: in every direction : everywhere
searched far and wide

Examples of far and wide in a Sentence

we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation
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But despite names coming from far and wide, a few popular ones rise to the top and become the most common among pets. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025 Stone’s rich, soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics were felt far and wide, earning her multiple Grammy nominations and a lasting influence in the neo-soul genre. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Mar. 2025 The search for nationhood spread far and wide, becoming a central organizing principle of the world and one of its most potent political ideologies. Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025 The organization’s persistent dysfunction already has Giants fans far and wide playing GM from their couches trying to find a solution to this misery. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for far and wide

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far and wide was before the 12th century

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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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