far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
: 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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New Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials Recently planted trees, shrubs, and perennials don’t have a far-reaching root system that can mine for water during a heat wave. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025 For tech leaders, investors and operators, the implications are far-reaching and demand careful attention. Net Kohen, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 Barrett also explained that injunctions can have far-reaching effects in class actions, which courts must certify under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and where numerous people are represented. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025 Unsurprisingly, the Israel-Iran conflict, and its far-reaching impact, was a key talking point during the summit. Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for far-reaching

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was circa 1590

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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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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