1. the process of becoming or making something wider

1. present participle of widen; becoming or making wider

Examples

• The widening of the highway will reduce traffic congestion.
• Construction crews are widening the bridge to accommodate more lanes.
• The widening gap between rich and poor is a growing concern.
• She noticed the widening crack in the wall.
• The road is widening as we approach the city.
• The widening of educational opportunities benefits all students.
• His eyes showed a widening look of surprise.