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widely distributed

ADJECTIVE
far-flung
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distant extensive global remote
WEAK
comprehensive far-extending far-going far-reaching far-spread far-stretched long spacious wide-extending wide-ranging wide-reaching wide-stretching widespread without end
Antonyms
STRONGEST
close friendly limited near nearby warm

Example Sentences

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These widely distributed "support cells" appear to be just as important as neurons when it comes to forming and controlling fear memories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The same is true of donors, who often have no idea their sperm is being so widely distributed.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

The anamorphic stage of the widely distributed and charismatic Xylaria globosa.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2025

Barred owls are considered a top threat to northern spotted owls, which are scarce but widely distributed in Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

One set consists of plants whose ancestors are widely distributed from west to east across the Sahel zone and were probably domesticated there.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond