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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The American Psychological Association also expressed concern at the far-reaching consequences the decision could have on the regulation of therapy. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026 In districts with higher concentrations of low-income voters, there are fewer Democratic lawmakers eager to support costly, far-reaching environmental policies than there used to be. U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 World leaders have struggled to end Iran’s stranglehold on the waterway, which has had far-reaching consequences for the global economy and has proved to be its greatest strategic advantage in the war. Sam Mednick, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 World leaders, meanwhile, have struggled to end Iran’s stranglehold on the waterway, which has had far-reaching consequences for the global economy and has proved to be its greatest strategic advantage in the war. Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-reaching

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

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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 Apr. 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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