1
as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
an unusually broad expanse of water in the island-dotted lake
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2
as in extensive
having considerable extent
her broad knowledge of American politics makes her a much-sought-after guest on talk shows
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
gave them a broad hint that it was time to leave
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as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
a broad overview of the topic
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Recent Examples of broad
Congress last year passed the law being challenged with broad bipartisan support and President Joe Biden signed it into law.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
The fires have also drawn attention to the broader implications for policy and preparedness.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Chan’s previous features, Ready O/R Knot (2021) and its sequel Ready O/R Rot (2023), were both broad comedies.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
His first 2016 term was derailed by COVID, but after four years of failure by the corrupt Biden administration, President Trump's 2024 win was a victory by a diverse and broad coalition of Americans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
The fires have also drawn attention to the broader implications for policy and preparedness.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Chan’s previous features, Ready O/R Knot (2021) and its sequel Ready O/R Rot (2023), were both broad comedies.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
His first 2016 term was derailed by COVID, but after four years of failure by the corrupt Biden administration, President Trump's 2024 win was a victory by a diverse and broad coalition of Americans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broad
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The restaurant can be experienced in a wide variety of ways, from solo dining to a more communal eating experience.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Penny’s in the Village also offers a wide variety of cocktails and spirits.Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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While other color correctors boast extensive shades that promise to combat everything from acne scars to redness, Kosas’ Revealer Color Corrector made things simple.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The two-volume report is expected to detail findings and explain charging decisions in Smith’s two investigations, though the prospect for significant new information is unclear given the extensive details already disclosed in separate indictments against Trump.Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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There is an obvious set of two scoring lines and two shutdown lines available.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Johnson has emerged as the team’s primary back on third downs and obvious passing downs, catching 18 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns and carrying the ball 41 times for 213 yards and one score.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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Maintaining a focus on ROI helps companies decide whether to keep, change or end the alliance depending on how best to maximize its fit with general financial and strategic goals.Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jones says and there is general agreement among the group.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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But for the wing of the Republican Party that has been pushing sweeping election reform since the 2020 contest, the work continues.Miles Parks, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Canadian officials have been talking to incoming Trump administration officials about increasing border security in an effort to avoid a sweeping 25% tariff that Trump has threatened to impose on all Canadian products.Jim Morris, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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For lovers of this unmistakable design, here’s an ode to the Tank.Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The unmistakable smell of cigar smoke hung in the air.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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These challenges can also increase stress levels for affected residents, which may negatively impact their overall health.Sherell Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Blue Jays originally drafted Hoffman as the ninth overall pick in the 2014 MLB draft, but traded him to Colorado in the deal that sent Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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But the high aspiration of the 1.5 target also exposed deep fault lines among nations.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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And while the postseason debuts of their predecessors suggest deep playoff runs are unlikely, Daniels and Nix have already demonstrated their abilities to defy the odds.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Broad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broad. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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