1
: over or through a wide area
has traveled widely
2
: to a great extent
departed widely from the previous edition
3
: by or among a large well-dispersed group of people
a widely known political figure
4
: over a broad range
persons with widely fluctuating incomes—
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Their products are widely available.
a widely known political figure
The books are widely read by adults as well as children.
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Her departure after nine years at the helm opens the door for the brand’s next chapter under Jonathan Anderson, who was named as Dior’s menswear designer in April and is widely expected to take over the women’s division as well.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
The legal challenge to Trump’s tariff is widely expected to end up at the U.S. Supreme Court.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
The company is still widely expected to release R2, a successor to R1.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Further, Social Security payments don’t seem to vary as widely as retirement account withdrawals, per SmartAsset’s findings.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
The legal challenge to Trump’s tariff is widely expected to end up at the U.S. Supreme Court.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
The company is still widely expected to release R2, a successor to R1.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Further, Social Security payments don’t seem to vary as widely as retirement account withdrawals, per SmartAsset’s findings.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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“Widely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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