as in universally
across a large area, group, or range
Originally invented in the United States, baseball is now a widely played sport around the world.
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The incident, which happened on Tuesday, is being widely condemned by New York City politicians on social media.
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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
In dashcam footage posted by ABC7 and widely shared across social media, the ice can be seen crashing through the driver’s side of Keating’s windshield, obstructing his vision.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
After Covid vaccines became widely available in the spring of 2021, travel began to rebound, albeit with face coverings mandatory on planes and in transportation hubs.
—Danial Adkison, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Prices will vary widely by destination, trip duration, choice of accommodation, and time of year.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
In dashcam footage posted by ABC7 and widely shared across social media, the ice can be seen crashing through the driver’s side of Keating’s windshield, obstructing his vision.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
After Covid vaccines became widely available in the spring of 2021, travel began to rebound, albeit with face coverings mandatory on planes and in transportation hubs.
—Danial Adkison, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Prices will vary widely by destination, trip duration, choice of accommodation, and time of year.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Widely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widely. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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