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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In a community like South Florida, where many residents are sponsoring family members, whether already in the United States or abroad, the consequences of the policy could be far-reaching. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026 The impacts of the Callais decision on Black workers are far-reaching. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 The South Terrace, with bucolic and far-reaching views, is already the locus of socialising spilling down to the 25-meter pool. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 Former Department of Transportation Commissioner Sam Schwartz said the ripple effects of the commuter nightmare will be far-reaching. Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 18 May 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 30 May. 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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