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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Both sides in the Bradley dispute have pointed to potentially far-reaching implications of the case. CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 The wraparound rooftop bar is opening in spring 2022, with far-reaching city views. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 The team believes that this also has far-reaching implications for understanding the history of Australian Aboriginal culture. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026 Drake also claims that the dismissal of his lawsuit could have far-reaching consequences. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 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 29 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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