as in broadens
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 widens
The City of Phoenix is investing $60 million as part of plans to tackle extreme heat, which threatens public health and widens socio-economic disparities amongst residents.
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Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, with every passing week, the gap between Galaxy and Pixel widens, with Google’s device now well advanced with its Android 15 rollout.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This approach not only widens accessibility but also fosters larger, interconnected gaming communities.
—Chris Hewish, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Rift between the countries widens India's government first began in seeking Nijjar in 2007, in connection with the bombing of a movie theater in the state of Punjab.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite the narrow improvement for full-time workers, the gap actually widens for part-time and part-year Latina workers, falling to 51 cents on the dollar compared with 52 cents last year.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Regional war widens Tuesday’s attack has further changed the dynamics of the conflict, transitioning from a war involving Iran’s proxies toward a direct confrontation between two regional military powerhouses.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, with every passing week, the gap between Galaxy and Pixel widens, with Google’s device now well advanced with its Android 15 rollout.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This approach not only widens accessibility but also fosters larger, interconnected gaming communities.
—Chris Hewish, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Rift between the countries widens India's government first began in seeking Nijjar in 2007, in connection with the bombing of a movie theater in the state of Punjab.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite the narrow improvement for full-time workers, the gap actually widens for part-time and part-year Latina workers, falling to 51 cents on the dollar compared with 52 cents last year.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Regional war widens Tuesday’s attack has further changed the dynamics of the conflict, transitioning from a war involving Iran’s proxies toward a direct confrontation between two regional military powerhouses.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widens
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Engaging different cognitive skills—logic, creativity and problem-solving—broadens your mental agility.Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This broadens your network with varied viewpoints and fosters richer ideas and insights, which are essential for innovative thinking and culturally resonant solutions.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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When looking at all of the weekly rankings in their home country, the band’s list of champions expands significantly, and due to occasional re-releases, the rockers continue to add to their historic count from time to time.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The economic dimension intensifies these stakes.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Widens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widens. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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