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widened

  • past participle
    of widen.
    widen
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become wide or wider; broaden; expand.
  • past tense form
    of widen.
    widen
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become wide or wider; broaden; expand.

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For Russia, the North Korean workers help address a labor shortage that has widened during the war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The Dodgers widened their lead in the division to 9 1/2 games — before the conclusion of the Padres’ game against the Rockies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Searches had widened to include East Bergholt and Manningtree, over the Essex border, on Wednesday.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Land is being cleared for a military radar and a remote airfield widened for heavy aircraft.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

As it widened its mouth, I saw other heads writhing within.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda