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
Stenclik said Cripple Creek’s product mix will be more tailored to the backcountry skier and cyclist, compared with Wilderness Exchange’s extensive lineup of climbing and camping gear.
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Wormuth, who served as Army secretary during the Biden administration, said securing the sites could demand extensive engineering support -- including heavy construction equipment -- as well as a significant security force, potentially numbering in the hundreds of troops per location.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Investigators said the Colorado State Patrol secured the area overnight and an extensive search was conducted the next day, with members of the CBI, the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the Costilla County Coroner, and K9 teams.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Samsonite products feature extensive interior organization, providing multiple straps, pockets and compartments for items of various sizes to fit in when packing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Wormuth, who served as Army secretary during the Biden administration, said securing the sites could demand extensive engineering support -- including heavy construction equipment -- as well as a significant security force, potentially numbering in the hundreds of troops per location.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Investigators said the Colorado State Patrol secured the area overnight and an extensive search was conducted the next day, with members of the CBI, the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the Costilla County Coroner, and K9 teams.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Samsonite products feature extensive interior organization, providing multiple straps, pockets and compartments for items of various sizes to fit in when packing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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The case has sparked a broader conversation about the military’s use of artificial intelligence in weapons systems and the level of deference AI companies should give to the government in how their technology is used.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The future of Greenland, by contrast, was less prominent given that broad agreement exists regarding its place in the kingdom.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Children ages 5 to 14 can participate in a wide variety of free recreational, educational and social activities, including sports, games, and arts and crafts, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the past week alone, for instance, tech company Meta reportedly planned sweeping layoffs while unveiling, just the day before, a stock program for executives that would increase their compensation by millions of dollars.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The more complex the problems become, the greater the demands on those external resources, while those resources themselves — due to the increasing specialization of the nature of the assignments — become less available, less comprehensive, and less sufficient overall.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the Costa Mujeres north of Cancún, longevity clinic SHA Mexico recently introduced a comprehensive young adult wellness program that starts at age 12.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With a spot in the Final Four on the line, excitement is building among fans who believe their team can make a deep run.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But those subsidies have masked a deeper affordability crisis — one in which insurers themselves play a central role.—
Barbara Hoare,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This morning, the touching Moon conjoins expansive Jupiter, giving us a kinder lens to view the world.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The justices ordered the page be released, which paved the way for the expansive powers grand juries have today to investigate and criticize public officials and entities.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pop Mart shares have lost some momentum after their extended run-up, retreating about 50% from their August peak.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Many families evacuated early in the war, on flights paid for by their governments or employers, while others decamped to Arab and European cities on extended spring breaks and Eid holidays.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hours earlier, Israeli police had blocked the top Catholic leader in Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from celebrating Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, drawing widespread criticism from Western leaders and diplomats.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Species like Aspergillus thrive in warmer temperatures and changing environmental conditions, and widespread use of azole compounds in agriculture and medicine is driving drug resistance.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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