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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The spa deserves a mention, as does Frank’s Bar, where cocktails are shaken to a backdrop of paintings by Victorian botanical artist, Marianne North, and velveteen bar stools overlook far-reaching views across the land. Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 The reaction was immediate and far-reaching. Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026 The findings were provided to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, which has conducted a far-reaching criminal probe into the fireworks operation that exploded in the rural community, killing seven people and igniting a 78-acre wildfire. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Feb. 2026 Burns, a longtime supporter of public media, said the consequences will be far-reaching. Juhi Doshi, NBC news, 1 Feb. 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 11 Feb. 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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