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 far-reaching dangers of this policy should be considered not only standalone but in tandem with the rest of the administration’s dramatic power grabs to restrict immigration.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
What remains is undoubtedly the most controversial and far-reaching option: instead of relying on or investing in the existing French and British arsenals, other European countries could build nuclear weapons of their own.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
While the current crisis is a far cry from the domestic and international events surrounding the 1953 coup, talk of regime change evokes memories of the U.S.-backed operation that had far-reaching effects in Iran and across the region more than 70 years ago.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 June 2025
If Smith’s case sets a standard in Georgia and in other states with fetal-personhood laws, the implications could be far-reaching.
—Christine Henneberg, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
What remains is undoubtedly the most controversial and far-reaching option: instead of relying on or investing in the existing French and British arsenals, other European countries could build nuclear weapons of their own.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
While the current crisis is a far cry from the domestic and international events surrounding the 1953 coup, talk of regime change evokes memories of the U.S.-backed operation that had far-reaching effects in Iran and across the region more than 70 years ago.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 June 2025
If Smith’s case sets a standard in Georgia and in other states with fetal-personhood laws, the implications could be far-reaching.
—Christine Henneberg, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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Now, the Hornets play at the Spectrum Center in uptown, which is undergoing extensive renovations.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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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
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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
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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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The other fall and winter quarters are open to a wider range of SCAD courses including architecture, art history, fashion and fibers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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One data point, one bad shooting performance, is no reason to draw sweeping conclusions.—
Derek Newton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The spending package includes sweeping legislation and implements many of the president's campaign promises.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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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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Many of those affected are still caught in a holding pattern, trying to figure out how to receive their passports, while others have conflicting emotions as the policy's impact went far deeper than just not having a passport.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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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
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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
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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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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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