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widens

  • present tense form
    of widen (3rd person singular).
    widen
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become wide or wider; broaden; expand.

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As the gap between the price of crude and the price of fuels widens, refiners make more on every gallon of fuel they create.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Each added layer of complexity widens the range of assumptions and models a rating agency can employ.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

The move into San Diego and three other cities widens the gap between Waymo and its competitors in the robotaxi race.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

He takes in a sudden sharp breath, jerks his left arm, and widens his eyes, pupils returning to life, strange sounds sputtering from his freshly unpouted mouth.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali