far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ 

: having a wide range or effect

Synonyms

• extensive
• broad
• wide
• sweeping
• deep
• comprehensive
• expansive

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass

Recent Examples on the Web

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. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025

There's plenty of horror to be had as Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) plays God and creates a patchwork Creature (Jacob Elordi) from assorted body parts, an act that has far-reaching consequences for both. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025

As OpenAI and Nvidia join forces, their landmark investment signals a far-reaching impact across industries. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025

Its forecast track steered it clear of Bermuda, minus some far-reaching swells, but by Friday the hurricane could reach the Azores — an island chain off the coast of Portugal. —Alex Harris updated September 23, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far-reaching

• beseeching
• impeaching
• bleaching
• breaching
• breeching
• leaching
• preaching
• reaching
• screeching
• teaching
• overreaching

Kids Definition

far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing

-ˈrē-chiŋ

: having a wide range, influence, or effect

a far-reaching decision