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
Such an extensive process would reflect the incredible complexity of the couple’s finances.
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Despite an extensive search by the sheriff’s office using air assets, ground searchers and rope teams, Brinkmeyer was not found and a decision was made to end search efforts.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 June 2025
This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.
—Book Marks
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Despite an extensive search by the sheriff’s office using air assets, ground searchers and rope teams, Brinkmeyer was not found and a decision was made to end search efforts.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 June 2025
This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.
—Book Marks
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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Last year, the court said formers presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, a decision that helped Trump avoid being tried for trying to overturn the 2020 election.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Since then, military actions—from Korea and Vietnam to Iraq, Libya, and Syria—have typically been carried out under broad authorizations, U.N. resolutions, or purely at the president's discretion.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Either way, this is launching into early access this July, so it won't be entirely finished or get a wider release just yet, but if Grounded is anything to go by it should be pretty good from the get-go either way.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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While they’re commonly used in commercial and kitchen settings, utility carts can be used for a wide variety of purposes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The sculpture park, which boasts sweeping views of the Øresund Sound, contains over 50 works from the likes of Henry Moore, Joan Miró, Jean Arp, and Alexander Calder, as well as site-specific installations by Richard Serra and George Trakas.—
Kin Woo,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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The Senate is currently deliberating the sweeping Republican tax and spending bill, which President Trump wants Congress to send to him by Friday.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Five Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service teams conducted comprehensive on-site assessments in Mexico this month to evaluate containment efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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For the first time, the public had access to a centralized, comprehensive online resource offering the latest research on sea level change, along with an interactive database that allowed users to explore how sea levels have changed over recent decades.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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However, regulators wanted to take a deeper look and the issue dragged on.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Apple Music has unveiled a new studio near its Culver City headquarters, an expansive 15,000-square-foot space the streaming service hopes will serve as an all-in-one creative hub where musicians can come for radio interviews, write and record new music, conduct photo shoots and film video content.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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The expansive 5,000-square-foot patio includes umbrellas for shade and patio lights, with plenty of greenery to welcome guests.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The extended position of the slats also indicates that the flaps on the trailing edge of the wings were deployed, despite a lack of clear visibility of the flaps in the crash video, according to Mr. Pruchnicki.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Some Republicans, including some of Trump's staunchest supporters, are uncomfortable with the strikes and the potential for U.S. involvement in an extended Middle East conflict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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So, given the popularity of models like the Maverick, why have cheap vehicles gone nearly extinct? Higher margins on similar costs Back in the early 20th century, affordable cars were key to the widespread adoption of the automobile.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
27 June 2025
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While the possibilities are vast, some applications are better positioned than others for early, widespread adoption—thanks to existing demand, supporting infrastructure and familiar user behaviors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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