as far as

preposition

Definition of as far asnext
as in as to
having to do with as far as a menu for the event, I haven't given it any thought

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Recent Examples of as far as The chemical, a weed killer, killed animals and vegetation downstream as far as Lake Shasta. — Jacob Fulton, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023 Lips are sealed as far as deal details go, but Parker is expected to write, produce and direct features in the horror genre. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2023 Far From Home While the La Tène culture seemingly spread to regions as far as England, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic, the Celts never lived in Brandenburg. — Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2023 But these worries are – at least as far as large language models are concerned – groundless. — Nir Eisikovits, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for as far as
Recent Examples of Synonyms for as far as
  1. as to
  2. regarding
  3. toward
  4. about
  5. on
  6. of
Preposition
  • Similar reports have been made in previous days, with no official confirmation or claims as to what might have caused them.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Your incoming House Oversight Committee chairman, Robert Garcia, put it simply as to his agenda.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of as to
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Definition of regarding
Preposition
  • Fahey said the appeal reflects a broader shift in Democratic messaging, away from making Trump the central issue and toward challenging him to deliver on his own economic promises.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Footage accompanying the report showed a UAV releasing a dart toward a soldier lying on the ground.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of toward
Preposition
  • Milei’s austerity drive has produced a rare budget surplus and slashed annual inflation from 200% to about 32%.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • At least two new incoming Democratic senators expressed some reservations Sunday about Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who's expected to be reelected to his post after leading his party back to the majority.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of about
Preposition
  • Off property but on land, the hotel can help arrange zip-lining, an aerial tram ride, trips into town with stops at museums or for shopping and meals, and more.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Asphalt contractor Albert Santing, who has 28 years of experience in the industry, said the quieter operation improved working conditions on the Groningen project.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • The design is intended to address a major limitation of conventional factory automation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The teams traded baskets throughout much of the second half before Arenas helped USC gain separation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
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“As far as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20far%20as. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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