as in broad
having considerable extent
a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral
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Recent Examples of extensive
Alexander Langmuir, its founder, was the CDC’s chief epidemiologist and has often been called the father of shoe-leather epidemiology – on-the-ground, out-of-the-office disease investigation through extensive field work and engagement with affected populations.
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Casey Luc, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
According to The New York Times, Michael Groff was a licensed pilot with extensive flight experience, and the plane had recently received upgrades to meet Federal Aviation Administration standards.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
But even after extensive training, the primates didn’t seem to share our mathematical understanding.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The procedure was part of an extensive repair job that included transplants of his meniscus and other cartilage throughout his knee.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Casey Luc, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
According to The New York Times, Michael Groff was a licensed pilot with extensive flight experience, and the plane had recently received upgrades to meet Federal Aviation Administration standards.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
But even after extensive training, the primates didn’t seem to share our mathematical understanding.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The procedure was part of an extensive repair job that included transplants of his meniscus and other cartilage throughout his knee.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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Piano Slam combines classical and contemporary elements in a way that aligns with Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion’s broader mission to bring together different cultural expressions through the arts, according to Cardenas.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Strait displayed a broad smile while DQ employee Becky Gonzalez snapped a photo of him through the window.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Pan stressed the importance of providing customers with a wide range of customization options.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Medications were exempt from the sweeping tariffs imposed and then paused earlier in April.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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In-state tuition waivers for undocumented students are set to end July 1, part of a sweeping immigration bill passed in the Florida legislature.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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All hiring and related data shall be shared with the federal government and subjected to a comprehensive audit by the federal government during the period in which reforms are being implemented, which shall be at least until the end of 2028.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Scientists with the forensic genetic genealogy lab based in Texas were able to build a comprehensive genetic profile using existing data for the then-unknown woman and ultimately found her identity.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bergoglio had been a stern figure; Francis was an expansive, gentle man.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kim also highlighted the expansive cultural impact that the streamer’s film slate has produced across Asia.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sure, things can get dicey in the waning years of some of these decade-plus mega-contracts, but big production is often churned out for an extended period before then.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The only suspense that remains this season is whether or not Quinn Hughes will break Alex Edler’s franchise record for points by a defenceman in what little time is left before an extended summer begins.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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These efforts have triggered a series of legal challenges and widespread public backlash.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Economists are warning that the friction between the world's two largest economies could cause widespread damage and a possible global recession, even after after the 90-day pause on some tariffs.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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