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Synonyms

wide-ranging

American  
[wahyd-reyn-jing] / ˈwaɪdˈreɪn dʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. extending over a large area; extensive or diversified in scope.

    wide-ranging lands; a wide-ranging discussion.

Etymology

Origin of wide-ranging

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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The impact of the shutdown is expected to be immediate and wide-ranging.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Symptoms can be severe and wide-ranging - from very heavy periods to extreme tiredness and abdominal pain - often mimicking other conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The May 2024 probe into Meta is wide-ranging.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

As reports of golden oyster mushrooms continue to grow, scientists stress that even edible fungi can have wide-ranging ecological effects.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

I refer to things such as good accent and command of language, general knowledge on wide-ranging topics such as falconing or newt-mating - attributes none of which my father could have boasted.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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