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
In time, this could widen the homeownership gap between Black and white families, an Urban Institute analysis suggests.
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Jessica Boehm, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Slowly, the trail widened with signs of civilization: hoed rows of plantings, waxy horses.
—Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
Rutgers widened the gap with its fourth scoring drive of at least 70 yards with Miller’s 32-yard touchdown catch capping an eight-play, 71-yard march just five seconds into the fourth quarter.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
That is not fair when widening the lens and looking at his life.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Trump undid Obama’s deportation priorities, broadening the pool of immigrants who could be targeted for removal and giving more power to immigration enforcement officers to make those judgments, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Related Stories The company said key categories in women’s, men’s and kidswear performed well as product offerings were broadened and deepened, while at the same time expanding the assortment in home and accessories.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The first two categories have expanded to include a total of 10 filmmakers each.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Bombardments have intensified in recent months, leaving Ukraine in a precarious position as the war grinds into its third winter.Svitlana Vlasova, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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During sports competitions that involve intense physical activity, such as soccer, players can experience significant thermoregulatory strain, which may be further intensified by the thermal environment, Lindner-Cendrowska said.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Widen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widen. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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