NATIONWIDE Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

nationwide

adjective

Definition of nationwide

as in national

including or involving all parts of a nation or country a nationwide initiative to improve infrastructure

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Recent Examples of nationwide The No Kings grassroots movement is organizing a nationwide day of action on Saturday, October 17, to promote voter participation and election protection. — Layla Jaime, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 The analysis drew on 864 dogs enrolled in the multi-year, nationwide Dog Aging Project, giving researchers one of the largest genetic datasets ever gathered on canine aging. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026 Suspicious letters spark nationwide FBI investigation as Dem senators targeted. — FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Busfield surrendered to New Mexico authorities in January following a brief, nationwide manhunt. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nationwide

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But the talent for going viral that helped Ramaswamy gain a national profile has proved less successful this election cycle in Ohio.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Because of its proportional representation system – voters cast one vote for a national party-list – even the largest parties rarely win more than 35 seats, and Israel has always had coalition governments.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026

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The donation is intended to benefit children age 10 and under who aren’t eligible for the federal government’s separate $1,000 contribution for children born between 2025 and 2028.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Instead, the department would need to seek an order from a federal judge in the District Court for the District of Columbia.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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