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
Domingo has an extensive acting résumé, having appeared in many notable Broadway shows, TV series and films over the years.
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite that, the air traffic control system had been working fairly well during the shutdown — until last weekend, when the FAA reported extensive staffing shortages at dozens of facilities across the country.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Inside the center – home to the Fila Museum and its extensive historical archives (including footwear, apparel, and documents) – the layout offers an immersive and engaging experience.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
In addition, millions of low-income Americans are likely to see massive cuts and extensive delays in their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits because of the White House’s refusal to fully fund the program during the shutdown.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite that, the air traffic control system had been working fairly well during the shutdown — until last weekend, when the FAA reported extensive staffing shortages at dozens of facilities across the country.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Inside the center – home to the Fila Museum and its extensive historical archives (including footwear, apparel, and documents) – the layout offers an immersive and engaging experience.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
In addition, millions of low-income Americans are likely to see massive cuts and extensive delays in their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits because of the White House’s refusal to fully fund the program during the shutdown.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
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The Supreme Court granted the president broad immunity for official acts committed during his presidency.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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So far this year, both Berkshire's Class A and Class B shares have risen nearly 10%, outperforming most defensive stocks, though lagging slightly behind the broader market.—
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CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Madani also said that the collapse of basic infrastructure could spark wider unrest.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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This could make for an intriguing shootout between Maye and Baker Mayfield, who is playing the best ball of his career and has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off to a 6-2 start despite rampant injuries along his offensive line and wide receiving unit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Cavaliers ended the Heat’s season in dominant fashion, sweeping Miami in their first-round playoff series in April.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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World Athletics sets the rules, handles drug testing and organizes the championships, among other duties, but still doesn’t have the power to make the more sweeping changes Lyles thinks track and field needs.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Clockwork manicure was not as comprehensive as what 10Beauty looks to deliver, though absorbing the company’s data has accelerated 10Beauty’s own device and helped the company better understand what will and won’t work in autonomous services.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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As such, each festivalgoer will also be provided with a comprehensive guide to staying healthy while in Costa Rica that’s been developed in partnership with local doctors, health professionals and the Costa Rican Ministry of Health.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gjoshe had suffered a deep wound to his upper arm and had to wait until Tuesday for surgery.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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The lines between life and art, truth and fiction, get mighty blurry in Trier’s emotionally expansive, extremely wry film, though the family drama itself is just a spine on which to hang any number of other fixations and preoccupations.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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My grandmother, on the other hand, lived for another 25 years after her husband died—which meant my relationship with her extended well into my 30s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The trailer also offers an extended look at fan-favorite character Tyson (Daniel Diemer), a cyclops, and a brief glimpse of Tamara Smart as Thalia.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Romanians, to widespread shock, then lost in the first round to Cuba, which was hammered 8–0 in the quarterfinal by Sweden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rescuers in the Philippines were still searching for more than 100 people missing, mostly in widespread flooding in central provinces.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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