far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
Synonyms of far-reachingnext
: having a wide range or effect

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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Block said these cases could have far-reaching consequences on trans rights more broadly. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026 If the office loses its staff next year, the effects would be far-reaching. Victoria Mejicanos, Time, 7 Jan. 2026 Venezuela’s government launched a far-reaching crackdown after Maduro’s ouster, detaining journalists and civilians and sending armed gangs to the streets. María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026 The turbulent political storm in Venezuela has far-reaching implications beyond the Caribbean and Latin America. Essence, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-reaching

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was in 1586

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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far-reaching

adjective
far-reach·​ing
-ˈrē-chiŋ
: having a wide range, influence, or effect
a far-reaching decision

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