be widespread

Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words

Used to describe a state of being common or prevalent.

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Examples (10)

  • The use of smartphones is now widespread across all age groups.
  • Concern over the economy was widespread after the financial crisis.
  • It's hoped that electric vehicles will be widespread in the coming decade.
  • Misinformation about the vaccine is unfortunately widespread online.
  • The idea of universal basic income is increasingly widespread in public discourse.
  • In ancient times, belief in multiple gods was widespread.
  • For a healthy society, access to education should be widespread.
  • Rumors about the merger are widespread throughout the company.
  • If the problem were to be widespread, it would require immediate action.
  • Illiteracy is widespread among the poor.