far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
: 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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This delay has created major speculation that the ultimate decision in this case could have far-reaching effects on the 2026 election map. Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025 Minnesota, however, already passed an array of far-reaching gun control measures in recent years, thanks largely to a Democratic trifecta controlling the state House, Senate, and governorship. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025 Had Judge Howells found in favor of Equity, the case would have had far-reaching implications across a plethora of industries. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025 The implications are more far-reaching. Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for far-reaching

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was circa 1590

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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