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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But one of the most aggressive and far-reaching attempts just faced a major setback—and concerns from within the party were at least part of the reason. ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 The psychedelics signing was accompanied a few days later by a far-reaching shift in marijuana policy. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Something unusual and with far-reaching consequences is lurking in the sea off the California coast, stretching all the way down the Baja Peninsula and more than 500 miles to the southwest. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 An Alameda County jury on Wednesday delivered a $16 million judgment against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, in a key lawsuit that could have far-reaching consequences for both the church and for hundreds of people claiming decades of abuse by its priests. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 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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