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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This new image uses data from the Sentinel-3 mission to show in vibrant color just how extreme and far-reaching this heat has been. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 May 2026 That hesitation has far-reaching consequences. Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 And many other beneficial and innocuous microbes will adapt too, with unknown, and far-reaching, effects. Shayla Love, New Yorker, 28 May 2026 Scientists and environmental groups say the consequences can be far-reaching. Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 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 7 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

far-reaching

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

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