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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El Niño’s far-reaching effects can also stymie the Atlantic hurricane season. Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 This ruling has far-reaching repercussions. Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 Qualcomm has long been the leader in auto telematics solutions for commercial and consumer transportation, but its recent, more far-reaching success into the auto market builds on the company’s mobile and AI expertise. Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Pritzker recently proposed a much more far-reaching set of bills that combine carrots and sticks to deal with recalcitrant municipalities. Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 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 18 May. 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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