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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Effective treatment of obesity could have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond just weight management, affecting metabolic parameters such as heart disease and even cancer. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 That politicians and governments and banks and other far-reaching institutions do not face the consequences of their criminality. Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 Using human and high-tech surveillance, Israel has cultivated far-reaching intelligence networks in Lebanon. ABC News, 9 June 2026 The big picture Whatever the case, the filing is expected to have far-reaching impacts beyond Anthropic. Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-reaching

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Jun. 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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