as in national
including or involving all parts of a nation or country
a nationwide initiative to improve infrastructure
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Recent Examples of nationwide
That’s almost as many nationwide as the 2,222 in all of 2025.
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The ongoing war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drove nationwide gas prices over $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s almost as many nationwide as the 2,222 in all of 2025.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead of doing something about it, Washington is egging on a nationwide tax revolt.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The ongoing war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drove nationwide gas prices over $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s almost as many nationwide as the 2,222 in all of 2025.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead of doing something about it, Washington is egging on a nationwide tax revolt.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nationwide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationwide
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And just this week, more than 70 Democratic representatives called for maintaining barriers to Chinese cars for both national security and economic reasons.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Davis will lead Solbari’s wholesale strategy, building a national network of sales representatives, securing retail partnerships and establishing a seasonal wholesale cadence.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Ray said federal authorities were leading the investigation.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Allen is charged with three federal counts — one each of attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationwide. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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