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Common collocations with widespread in American Collocation

widespread adjective

US /ˈwaɪdˌspred/

more

ever more
increasingly
more
more and more

The use of calculators in examinations is becoming an increasingly widespread practice.

now

already
now
still

There is still widespread famine, poverty, disease and suffering.

belief

assumption
belief
consensus
feeling
perception
speculation

Our research indicates that this perception is widespread.

worry

concern
confusion
fear
panic
unease

There is widespread unease about this proposal.

anger or criticism

anger
condemnation
criticism
discontent
dissatisfaction
opposition
protest
resentment
unrest

The research programme found evidence of widespread dissatisfaction.

lack of trust

cynicism
disillusionment
scepticism
suspicion

This has produced widespread disillusionment among workers.

lack of knowledge

ignorance
misconception
misunderstanding

There is a widespread misconception that genetics is a difficult subject.

support

acceptance
acclaim
popularity
praise
recognition
support

Several films were produced, to widespread critical acclaim.

There is widespread recognition of the need for accountability.

use

abuse
adoption
deployment
practice
uptake
usage
use

The widespread use of pesticides upsets the natural balance.

publicity

consultation
coverage
dissemination
distribution
publicity

There has been widespread coverage in many national newspapers.

damage

contamination
damage
destruction
devastation

The widespread destruction of woodland has made life harder for many animals.

social problems

corruption
deprivation
disease
famine
illiteracy
malnutrition
poverty
suffering
unemployment

Widespread corruption was brought to light.