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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Trump has threatened military action if Iran does not agree to a far-reaching deal to constrain its nuclear program. Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 Janki Kaneria, a North Carolina attorney who flew to Texas for the trial, said this is a seminal case that could have far-reaching effects for freedom of speech. Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 The current crisis can yield the kind of far-reaching, lasting reform that has evaded the global aid regime since its inception. Time, 26 Feb. 2026 The outcome could have far-reaching implications for anybody who uses the state’s roads and highways. Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 24 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 3 Mar. 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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