far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ 

: having a wide range or effect

Synonyms of far-reaching

• extensive
• broad
• wide
• sweeping
• deep
• comprehensive
• expansive

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass

Recent Examples on the Web

As the primary draws closer without any gubernatorial candidates tossed from the ballot, a far-reaching property tax cut proposal set to go before voters later this year had a day in court this week. — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Falling bat populations could therefore have far-reaching ecological consequences. — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

The Senate race in Maine holds far-reaching political implications. — Elena Moore, NPR, 25 July 2026

Still, the fears spreading among US companies and government officials underscore the stakes of the AI rivalry, and its far-reaching implications for economy, defense and national security. — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far-reaching

• beseeching
• impeaching
• bleaching
• breaching
• breeching
• leaching
• preaching
• reaching
• screeching
• teaching
• overreaching

Kids Definition

far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing

-ˈrē-chiŋ

: having a wide range, influence, or effect

a far-reaching decision