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more widespread

ADJECTIVE

extensive

Synonyms

WEAK

across the board all over the place boundless broad common comprehensive current diffuse epidemic far-flung far-reaching general on a large scale outspread overall pandemic pervasive popular prevailing prevalent public rampant regnant rife ruling sweeping universal unlimited unrestricted wall-to-wall wholesale

Antonyms

WEAK

concentrated limited local narrow

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But the arrival of a very strong El Nino could bring a return to more widespread bleaching -- including in Florida's waters.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

As artificial-intelligence agents proliferate and cyberthreats grow more widespread, Palo Alto Networks is having a moment in the spotlight as one of the few pure-play cybersecurity companies.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

The feature has become more widespread as automakers eliminated common early issues, like leaking water and wind noise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

This idea became more widespread on Aug. 2, when the Dodgers acquired ace lefthander Tarik Skubal to contribute to the team’s quest for a third strait World Series title.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Fidelity to the king was far more widespread in KwaZulu than allegiance to Inkatha.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela