as in extensive
having considerable extent
to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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Recent Examples of far-reaching
The measure of the GDP fell over the first three months of the year, largely due to a surge of imports as firms stockpiled inventory to avoid far-reaching tariffs.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 July 2025
And because there are scores of such bills waiting in the queue, such debates could threaten the future of those bills and other far-reaching measures in the five weeks remaining before the 2025 regular session ends June 2.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Developing and implementing the technology would have far-reaching consequences across military, commercial, and government applications.
—Andrew Paul Jul 30, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
The Clase news was a devastating blow with far-reaching tentacles and leaves my head spinning with short-term questions and long-term concerns.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 29 July 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 July 2025
And because there are scores of such bills waiting in the queue, such debates could threaten the future of those bills and other far-reaching measures in the five weeks remaining before the 2025 regular session ends June 2.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Developing and implementing the technology would have far-reaching consequences across military, commercial, and government applications.
—Andrew Paul Jul 30, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
The Clase news was a devastating blow with far-reaching tentacles and leaves my head spinning with short-term questions and long-term concerns.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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Pirro's appointment marks a notable shift from Martin, who lacked prosecutorial experience, to someone with extensive courtroom background.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Production company Salter Street Films supplemented the superb prop and costume design with extensive use of green screen and CGI.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Tariffs, political unpredictability, and broader economic uncertainty have introduced new challenges, and recent job losses across the city underscore the importance of securing the foundational elements that support economic resilience.—
Linda Baran,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
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One Power Four school’s athletics compliance official, speaking anonymously, voiced fears that the issue could become a flashpoint in the broader immigration debate.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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With a sound profile that’s been engineered for accuracy, the wide and flat frequency response of the MR5 starts off at 46Hz and extends to 40kHz, which is quite a large step beyond the 20kHz that many studio monitors end at.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Previous research indicates that, compared to pessimists, optimists enjoy wider social circles, tend to be perceived as more likeable and are more likely to be accepted by their peers.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Oscar-winner Graham King—the mastermind behind the box-office juggernaut Bohemian Rhapsody—Michael promises to deliver a sweeping cinematic look into the life, career, and legacy of the King of Pop.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
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The 22-page agreement contains sweeping concessions from the college, including handing over admissions data to the independent monitor, new faculty appointments, conducting reviews of some academic departments and more greatly scrutinizing foreign student enrollment.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Szoboszlai was tasked with plenty of off-ball work last season and operated on the right of the two deeper midfielders against Yokohama, with Gravenberch moving over to the left.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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According to a comprehensive account by David Makovsky in The New Yorker, the agents extracted conclusive evidence from Othman’s computer: Syria was secretly building a plutonium reactor, Al Kibar, with help from North Korea.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Our conclusion is based on a comprehensive analysis comparing CNC's current valuation with its operational performance in recent years and its historical and current financial health.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has announced a new, expansive round of tariffs that could hike prices for a range of goods in Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The pool decks fore and aft are expansive, dotted with lounges and exceptional sea views.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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