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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The move fit into the pope's broader understanding of martyr as a social justice concept, allowing those deemed to have been killed for doing God's work and following the gospel to be considered for sainthood.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2025
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Following last Friday’s oil price surge in the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, the oil markets have begun to settle given a sense that a broader regional conflict may be avoidable.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Grant recipients are dedicated to meeting basic humanitarian needs in the community and support a wide range of services such as mental health, housing support, youth development, education and senior services, a club news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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This protection covers a wide range of scams, including toll road and billing fee scams, cryptocurrency scams, financial impersonation scams, gift card and prize scams, tech support scams, and more.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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While the challenges of transformation may feel daunting, supporting your people through change doesn’t always require sweeping initiatives or expensive programs.—
Rahul Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Some of those projects were also sweeping, to the point of quixotic -- even for the deepest-pocketed entrepreneur.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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By The New York Times The overhaul was a far cry from the comprehensive review to evaluate aid programs and realign them with U.S. foreign policy that Mr. Trump promised on his first day in office.—
Amy Schoenfeld Walker,
New York 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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Listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for both marine life and Attenborough’s extraordinary body of work.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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Some Republicans, including some of Trump's staunchest supporters, are uncomfortable with the strikes and the potential for U.S. involvement in an extended Middle East conflict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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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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So, given the popularity of models like the Maverick, why have cheap vehicles gone nearly extinct? Higher margins on similar costs Back in the early 20th century, affordable cars were key to the widespread adoption of the automobile.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
27 June 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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