widening

/ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or process of making or becoming wider.
    • The widening of the gap between rich and poor is a serious concern.
    • The widening of the highway caused traffic delays for months.
    • Doctors recommended a widening of the artery to improve blood flow.
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adjective
  1. Becoming wider; increasing in width or scope.
    • The widening interest in renewable energy is encouraging.
    • She watched the widening circle of ripples in the pond.
    • The widening crack in the wall needed immediate repair.
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