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  • present participle of widen.

widening



ADJECTIVE
spreading
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
extensive spread-out
Antonyms








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Fixed asset investment fell 6.7% in the January to July period from a year ago, widening from the 5.7% decline in the first half of the year, according to the statistics bureau.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 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

But the country is also witnessing a widening wealth gap.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

He leans back against the counter behind us, widening the space between him and his friends.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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