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  • present participle of widen.

widening



ADJECTIVE
spreading
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
extensive spread-out
Antonyms








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Fagan argued that there's a case for "widening" the tax base through some new approaches, such as environmental taxes.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

That widening performance gap helps explain why investors are reaching for healthcare as a hedge.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

A combination of sales growth and widening profit margins is a good sign for any company.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

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

“You told me all this had nothing to do with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, remember? Well —” “It was a clue, sir,” said Dobby, his eyes widening, as though this was obvious.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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