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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While short-lived, the uprising had far-reaching consequences across England and mainland Europe. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025 The shutdown's effects are far-reaching. Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025 The opioid crisis has far-reaching impacts across the country. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 Every casting process is different, and this one was far-reaching. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 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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