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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But some critics have warned that the designation could still have far-reaching consequences. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 Sep. 2025 Such investments have been justified as needed to prevent a systemic collapse that would have far-reaching and catastrophic consequences beyond the struggling companies. Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Back then, adults took wild risks for their own personal gain without realizing or heeding the far-reaching ramifications. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2025 The benefits have potentially far-reaching implications for the local communities as well. Robin Catalano, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 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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