right and left

adverb

Definition of right and leftnext
as in far and wide

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  1. far and wide
  2. high and low
  3. all over
  4. everywhere
  5. throughout
Adverb
  • The gruesome and violent nature of Art’s murders have shocked viewers far and wide, even making some audience members reportedly physically ill.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
  • More From Newsweek Vault: Online Banks vs. Traditional Banks: Learn the Differences A snapshot of Sarah and Gareth's big day has now spread far and wide, after Coe shared a brilliant moment to her TikTok account @countlesscaptures1.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of far and wide
Adverb
  • The interior of the beanie features alternating high and low loft stripes for a mix of insulation and breathability, effectively venting heat during high-output efforts.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Blood Sugar Control Glucose (blood sugar) control in people with diabetes is crucial to prevent the effects of high and low glucose levels.
    Jennifer Lefton, MS, RD/N, CNSC, FAND, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of high and low
Adverb
  • Thanksgiving is just a week away, which means people all over Michigan are starting to think about Black Friday deals.
    Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
  • There are practitioners all over the world who will do on-site visits.
    David Kubes, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of all over
Adverb
  • With higher costs of goods from inflation and supply chain disruption, higher costs of living and rents (especially in Austin), and a thinner workforce demanding and deserving higher wages and more benefits, the cost of meals everywhere has gone up.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
  • People everywhere, including on talk shows, social media and news networks, discussed the appropriate age for children to do things independently.
    Sally Hawkins, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of everywhere
Adverb
  • There’s central air-conditioning and hardwood floors throughout.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
  • That edition at the Le Meridien Delfina was difficult, with striking hotel workers picketing loudly outside throughout.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of throughout
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Thesaurus Entries Near right and left

right

right and left

right away

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