far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ 

: having a wide range or effect

Synonyms

• 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

The floods’ impacts on Texas music have been far-reaching. —Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025

President Donald Trump's massive federal spending and tax bill stands to have far-reaching impacts on Arizona's energy and clean technology landscape. —Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025

But even after the court's conservative majority limited the use of far-reaching injunctions that block enforcement of a policy across the country, the justices may continue to face a steady drumbeat of emergency appeals seeking their intervention. —Melissa Quinn july 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025

Kenya’s disillusioned young population is demanding far-reaching changes including action against corruption, accountability for security officers implicated in the killings of protesters, and more jobs. —semafor.com, 9 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, 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