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
These discussions have also given extensive consideration to whether Israel can be represented under the current circumstances.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The extensive conversation between Roberts and Clooney comes in at over 6,000 words.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Russia's Influence Operations in 2016, Russia conducted extensive campaigns during the presidential election, employing fake personas, troll farms, and manipulated content to inflame racial, ideological, and cultural divisions.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The shoddy work and questionable conclusions of that report were so extensive that an analysis of it required over 450 pages to detail all of its shortcomings.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extensive
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The extensive conversation between Roberts and Clooney comes in at over 6,000 words.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Russia's Influence Operations in 2016, Russia conducted extensive campaigns during the presidential election, employing fake personas, troll farms, and manipulated content to inflame racial, ideological, and cultural divisions.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The shoddy work and questionable conclusions of that report were so extensive that an analysis of it required over 450 pages to detail all of its shortcomings.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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These factors are steadily eroding the viability of family farms and the broader agricultural economy.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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The system, currently a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms, now has a 90% chance of development within the next seven days, according to the latest forecast.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Beyond this, the risks to personal and business privacy posed by the unpredictable way chatbots store and handle our data are challenges that wider society will need to address.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chicblooms Wide-Calf Slouchy Suede Block-Heel Boots Available in 10 colors, these suede boots come in sizes 6–11 with extra wide calves for a comfortable fit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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His appearance marked the first interview in a sweeping inquiry that also sought sitdowns with former President Bill Clinton, former Attorney General Eric Holder, and former FBI Director James Comey.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The House passed the sweeping tax and spending bill after winning over fiscal hawks and moderate Republicans.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Researchers will continue monitoring the southern resident population while advocating for comprehensive recovery efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unlike past efforts, China offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, from drones and radar to naval assets, that could form the technological basis of a shared force.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Frequently, capital comes with deep industry roots — a former music executive backing a music startup, or a healthcare veteran funding a medtech company.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Subprime borrowers and deep subprime borrowers are not likely to buy new cars.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This partnership marks the creation of an expansive Vera Wang Bride world, available exclusively at David’s Bridal.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Historic Folsom restaurant, at 727 Traders Lane, has an upscale take on the great outdoors, with an expansive food menu covering meat, seafood and vegetarian options.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By leveraging the railgun's high velocity and extended range, a layered air-defense network could be established in conjunction with shipborne surface-to-air missiles.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Rahn said there isn’t currently a device that can meet wildland firefighters’ needs to be in the field for extended periods of time while also providing sufficient protection.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The strike received widespread coverage in the corporate media.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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With widespread vaccination, which led to measles being declared eliminated from the US in 2000, SSPE has virtually disappeared in the US.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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