as in extensive
having considerable extent
his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state
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Recent Examples of wide-ranging
The case filed last September was born out of a wide-ranging investigation by the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office, the FBI, and the city Department of Investigation that began several months before Adams was elected mayor.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People
By Imani Perry
Perry’s wide-ranging study seems to take inspiration from blues music, a genre that melds Black suffering with Black pride.
—Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
With the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a wide-ranging bill that would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to water supplies.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
The duties of volunteers and staff at Casey’s are wide-ranging.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People
By Imani Perry
Perry’s wide-ranging study seems to take inspiration from blues music, a genre that melds Black suffering with Black pride.
—Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
With the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a wide-ranging bill that would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to water supplies.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
The duties of volunteers and staff at Casey’s are wide-ranging.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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The police barricades and street closings appeared to be as extensive as those for the annual tree lighting on the same spot every holiday season.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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In our conversation, Onah pushed back on reports of extensive reshoots impacting his vision.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His remarks come as Trump critics have continued to raise concerns about recent actions by the DOJ, including Bondi issuing a directive to review the federal prosecution of Trump as part of a broader initiative to overhaul the DOJ, which Trump has long claimed is biased against conservatives.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Overall, Israel is also still pursuing the broader goal of causing regime change in Iran, one of the recent US intelligence reports says.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The trade-off is a climate where big-name coaches can thrive as the transfer portal and name, image and likeness payments disperse talent across a wider array of schools.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The total broadcast revenues of those leagues trail the NWSL by a wide margin.—
Dan Bernstein,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The current political climate, combined with competing priorities within the U.S. Department of Education, makes sweeping changes improbable.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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This vibrant destination, filled with dramatic cliffs and sweeping views of the Walnut Street Bridge, will tug on the heart strings of both nature lovers and the city enthusiasts.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits will help attract and retain talent.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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For a more comprehensive camouflage, a dye will seal the deal.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For a deeper and more personalized analysis of puzzle difficulty, please visit Connections Bot.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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For example, a seed that is 1/16 inch wide should be planted no more than 1/8 inch deep.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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