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  • present participle of widen.

widening



ADJECTIVE
spreading
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
extensive spread-out
Antonyms








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He had raised the dam’s height mid-construction, without widening the base to support the extra water pressure.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

But the country is also witnessing a widening wealth gap.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

If short-term rates fall faster than long-term rates, the yield curve can steepen, widening the spread between banks’ interest income and funding costs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 2, 2026

On Friday, China’s trade data will provide fresh insight into the country’s widening trade imbalance, which has fueled tensions with major trading partners such as the European Union in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

I say, my eyes widening as I move to launch myself out of bed to find him.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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