Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for widen. Search instead for iden.
Definitions

widen

[wahyd-n] / ˈwaɪd n /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

But her concern is clear – the scale of charity involvement in the NHS can widen inequalities.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Imports were higher than exports by $105 billion, down 0.7% from August, in contrast to economists’ expectations for the trade gap to widen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Kenningham of Capital Economics predicted there would be "no lifeline for France" at Thursday's meeting, saying spreads between French and German bonds, the eurozone benchmark, would need to widen far more to justify any action.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

This gap is set to widen in the coming years, leading some to warn Europe risks missing out on the potential economic benefits of the AI boom, external.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

My eyes widen as they drop down around us like glowing dust.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

They are benefiting from the “crack spread,” as the gap between the price of crude and the price of fuels widens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Each added layer of complexity widens the range of assumptions and models a rating agency can employ.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery Thursday said it has secured $2.5 billion in investment from private investors to fund its expansion plans, as it widens its refining business to east Africa.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

He widens his eyes and tilts his head at her, which must be parent code for: We talked about this.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

That widened Canada’s longstanding surplus with its neighbor slightly to C$12.33 billion, the highest since the start of 2025 before President Trump’s initial tariffs were imposed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

And if the net is widened to include powerlifting and pro wrestling, Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger of California and Jesse Ventura of Minnesota get a nod.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Nigeria has widened a hunt for potential Ebola cases, with an additional nine contacts traced, health authorities said Sunday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

She’d turned to face me head-on, eyes widened in feigned shock, her right hand over her heart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Joe’s eyes widened when he saw that Darryl was holding a fistful of cash.

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon

It also comes at a time when wealth inequality is widening, according to Federal Reserve data.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

The widening to C$5.35 billion in September marked the the biggest surplus in over four years as exports hit a fresh record high.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

The endothelium is the thin layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels, where it helps regulate circulation and the widening and narrowing of arteries.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

“They’re closing the gap with Tesla and widening the gap with legacy automakers like GM and Ford,” Pierce said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Inside her widening pupils, I see me, joyful.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes


Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com