as in everywhere
in every place or in all places
we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation
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Recent Examples of far and wide
But in recent days, thousands of international students — who have come from far and wide to pursue degrees from the state’s renowned higher education institutions — have been consumed with fear of losing their permission to study in the United States.
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 18 Apr. 2025
The tweet inspired hundreds if not thousands of takes about its tone-deafness, plus gaming outlet coverage far and wide.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
On Sunday, May 18, Helen Woodward Animal Center alums gathered from far and wide for the organization's 11th Annual Puppy Prom (and Kitty Court) in San Diego.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 May 2025
And in the first 100 days or so of President Donald Trump's administration, Buttigieg has taken his message far and wide.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for far and wide
Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 18 Apr. 2025
The tweet inspired hundreds if not thousands of takes about its tone-deafness, plus gaming outlet coverage far and wide.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
On Sunday, May 18, Helen Woodward Animal Center alums gathered from far and wide for the organization's 11th Annual Puppy Prom (and Kitty Court) in San Diego.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 May 2025
And in the first 100 days or so of President Donald Trump's administration, Buttigieg has taken his message far and wide.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and wide
Adverb
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Now is the moment to reimagine what security looks like when intelligence is everywhere.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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People of color everywhere despise Trump for his assault on our history, culture and achievements.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Adventure centers, camps and corporate retreat facilities hire facilitators who operate high and low ropes courses, team-building programs and challenge activities.—
Marco Buscaglia,
Boston Herald,
5 May 2025
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It’s been replicated in over 600 studies, ranging from wealthy to developing nations; English- and non-English-speaking countries; in places with both high and low incomes and life expectancies.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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