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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While science, interstellar exploration and the far-reaching depths of space can feel a little complicated and 'grown-up', a love of the universe is a, well, universal experience. Grace Dean, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2025 Making sense of the far-reaching impacts of betrayal trauma can be difficult for survivors – and others who hear their stories later. Anne P. Deprince, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025 Great Lakes ice maintains ecosystem health, recreation, infrastructure The impacts of low ice cover are far-reaching, and what happens in the winter matters for the rest of the year. Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025 The order could have far-reaching effects on US efforts to dominate the nascent technology, which has already become a significant part of the economy and the stock market but which also still remains untested in many ways. Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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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