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
Wall Street has been buzzing about the merger speculation for a while, saying that traditional valuation metrics for so wide-ranging a company as Tesla were all but useless.
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Tobias Burns, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The mix of contemporary art and design with traditional crafts and indigenous materials reflects the collaborative evolution of the house as well as the couple’s wide-ranging artistic tastes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is speaking out as a wide-ranging review of the football program unfolds after Sherrone Moore's dismissal.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
During the course of a wide-ranging interview Wednesday, the NBA Hall of Famer said there are two big issues facing the league right now.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Tobias Burns, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The mix of contemporary art and design with traditional crafts and indigenous materials reflects the collaborative evolution of the house as well as the couple’s wide-ranging artistic tastes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is speaking out as a wide-ranging review of the football program unfolds after Sherrone Moore's dismissal.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
During the course of a wide-ranging interview Wednesday, the NBA Hall of Famer said there are two big issues facing the league right now.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wide-ranging
Adjective
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Every personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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So Whaffle’s strict period accuracy requires extensive research.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The race came amid a broader power struggle between the two sides of City Hall early in both Mamdani and Menin’s leadership, but the election will also have a more immediate impact.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unveiled in early April, Mythos is purportedly able to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in a wide range of critical software.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 23 Best Restaurants in Portland, Oregon This city may specialize in farm-to-table, but today there's new energy—and a wider range of culinary influences.—
Hannah Wallace,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Towering columns and sweeping walls of gas and dust dominate the scene.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set against the sweeping natural landscape of the eponymous island.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defense system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Indiana enacted one of the most comprehensive state-level national security laws in the country.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But for many, the occasion carried a deeper meaning, one centered on those who dreamed of connecting Los Angeles to Chicago by road generations before them.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The songs were radiant, ecstatic, and cleansing, a deep exhale from a band freed from boardroom expectations.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wide-ranging. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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