as in broad
having considerable extent
a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral
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Recent Examples of extensive
Such an extensive process would reflect the incredible complexity of the couple’s finances.
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Despite an extensive search by the sheriff’s office using air assets, ground searchers and rope teams, Brinkmeyer was not found and a decision was made to end search efforts.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 June 2025
This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.
—Book Marks
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Despite an extensive search by the sheriff’s office using air assets, ground searchers and rope teams, Brinkmeyer was not found and a decision was made to end search efforts.
—David Chiu, People.com, 27 June 2025
This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.
—Book Marks
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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But states, immigrants and rights groups that have sued to block the executive order have accused the administration of trying to unsettle the broader understanding of birthright citizenship that has been accepted since the amendment's adoption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Reynolds, of Tampa, said emergency response laws are meant to be broad to give leaders the flexibility to make fast decisions and keep people safe.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Either way, this is launching into early access this July, so it won't be entirely finished or get a wider release just yet, but if Grounded is anything to go by it should be pretty good from the get-go either way.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The other fall and winter quarters are open to a wider range of SCAD courses including architecture, art history, fashion and fibers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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One data point, one bad shooting performance, is no reason to draw sweeping conclusions.—
Derek Newton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The Senate is currently deliberating the sweeping Republican tax and spending bill, which President Trump wants Congress to send to him by Friday.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Sometimes people forget that L.A. and Southern California is a place with real people and a super deep and rich history of Black art.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This time Haslem took a more expansive view of the ongoing process, with the Heat, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves among the teams believed to be the frontrunners in the Durant chase, if he is dealt.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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While the potential audience is expansive—with nearly 21% of U.S. adults living with chronic pain—seeking mass appeal should never come at the expense of relevance.—
Christy Saia-Owenby,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The extended position of the slats also indicates that the flaps on the trailing edge of the wings were deployed, despite a lack of clear visibility of the flaps in the crash video, according to Mr. Pruchnicki.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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This leaves plenty of space for the extended dynamic range images, with Dolby Vision creating truly deep blacks and bright whites, along with a wide color gamut.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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While the possibilities are vast, some applications are better positioned than others for early, widespread adoption—thanks to existing demand, supporting infrastructure and familiar user behaviors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Despite the Trump administration's assertions on Friday, the U.S. government has described Haiti as a country with deep political instability and plagued by gang violence and widespread poverty.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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