far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
: having a wide range or effect

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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Bring a bike to pedal 4.5 miles on the Washington Ditch Trail to reach the pier for far-reaching lake views. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025 The implications of Trump’s pardon power are far-reaching and have significant consequences for the rule of law and accountability in the US. Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2025 While the trade war was initially framed as a strategy to protect American industries and jobs, its unintended consequences have been far-reaching. John Wang, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2025 Wilder says the drugs can have far-reaching benefits beyond weight loss, including a reduction in cardiovascular events like heart disease, sleep apnea and liver disease. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for far-reaching 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was circa 1590

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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far-reaching

adjective
far-reach·​ing
-ˈrē-chiŋ
: having a wide range, influence, or effect
a far-reaching decision

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