far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ 

: having a wide range or effect

Synonyms of far-reaching

• 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 complex structure on the sphere has had far-reaching uses, such as connecting complicated, ugly equations that live on its surface to simple, polynomial equations. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

The Davidson Town Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to support restoring the funding agreement for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project despite officials’ concern that coercive tactics by the state could have far-reaching consequences. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

Without the means to offset another significant loss of supply, the latest escalation of the war—and any further escalation to come—risks producing an energy crisis with far-reaching consequences. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

However, many experts say those far-reaching benefits aren’t supported by the science. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1586, 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