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
The Innovation Gap: By The Numbers The wealth gap between the EU and US, which was 17% in 2002, has widened to 30% in 2023, with 72% of this gap attributed to productivity differentials rather than labor contribution.
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Rsm Discovery, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Trump administration is reportedly considering widening the scope of its social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025
Trump has pursued policies that have repeatedly undermined the agenda of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—and show that divisions between the United States and Israel are widening.
—Daniel Byman, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025
Meanwhile, the performance spread among mid-tier assets widened, creating distinct winners and losers.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Rsm Discovery, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Trump administration is reportedly considering widening the scope of its social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025
Trump has pursued policies that have repeatedly undermined the agenda of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—and show that divisions between the United States and Israel are widening.
—Daniel Byman, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025
Meanwhile, the performance spread among mid-tier assets widened, creating distinct winners and losers.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widen
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Coloring outside the lines Contemporary collectors under age 50 have broadened the scope of what constitutes art, from street art to multimedia installations and wearables.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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How could the agreement broaden access for treatments?—
Nicole Hassoun,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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Dowling’s donation comes as Northwell, New York’s largest health care provider, is actively lobbying the city government on a plan to expand its Lenox Hill Hospital complex on the Upper East Side, filings show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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The terminal was expanded in 2023. 2012: Paul Konerko hit a tie-breaking three-run home run — his 400th with the Chicago White Sox — in a 12-6 win over the Cleveland Indians.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The September departure of OpenAI’s chief technology officer, Mira Murati, who then founded a rival AI startup, has intensified the AI talent war.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Working with players on a daily basis allows medical teams to develop strong relationships with them, but this can intensify the pressure to make the right decisions.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Widen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widen. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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