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 Atlanta rap scene has been in a state of flux ever since the sprawling YSL trial that saw its biggest stars ensnared in a far-reaching racketeering case. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2025 The law’s far-reaching impacts have prompted an outcry from Florida residents, local officials and home rule advocates, who argue that locals should have the right to plan the future of their cities and counties. Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025 The view from the top is far-reaching, too; on a clear day, visitors can see out to Silver Strand and the Coronado islands beyond, Dictionary Hill and Mount Miguel to the south, El Cajon Mountain to the northeast and Cowles Mountain to the northwest. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025 Few viral moments were as far-reaching or internet-breaking in 2025 as the Coldplay kiss cam scandal — but only one person can speak to the life-altering experience of being the woman caught in the center of it all. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025 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 Jan. 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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