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
Running backs coach Curtis Modkins spent extensive time with him during his top-30 visit.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
No one was injured during the failure, which sources said caused extensive damage to the company’s large and complex launch site.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
As the World Cup approaches, the MBTA is rolling out extensive strategies — some related to permanent improvements — to help hordes of visitors navigate the transit system and make it to their destinations, T officials told the board Thursday.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
One major insurance company is finding out in an extensive pilot that employs autonomous software development tools.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
No one was injured during the failure, which sources said caused extensive damage to the company’s large and complex launch site.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
As the World Cup approaches, the MBTA is rolling out extensive strategies — some related to permanent improvements — to help hordes of visitors navigate the transit system and make it to their destinations, T officials told the board Thursday.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
One major insurance company is finding out in an extensive pilot that employs autonomous software development tools.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a large-scale deadly attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Tuesday, damaging residential buildings, authorities said, as part of a broad offensive on targets across Ukraine.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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In mid-January, as Iran crushed wide-scale protests with the mass killing of demonstrators, Israel prepared a covert mission along the Azerbaijan-Iran border, two of the sources familiar with the plans told CNN.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Centro Histórico is widely considered the best neighborhood for historic stalls and the widest variety, though excellent options cluster near transportation hubs and office buildings throughout the city.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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For now, Counsell appears unwilling to make sweeping judgments based on some surprising struggles with runners in scoring position.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Participants travel by horseback to South American landscapes few people ever reach, from vast valleys and sweeping pampas to ancient lenga forests and high plateaus populated with condors.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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To operate safely in dynamic industrial settings, the robot is equipped with dual front-and-rear LiDAR systems and a comprehensive perception suite.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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That’s a pity, because with further refinement, Girl, Interrupted could go deeper.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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But, of course, the spotlight is on deep discounts and a focus on the marketplace’s Brand+ channel where shoppers can find trusted, global brands (with official product authentication).—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The stateside trek will see Bareilles mixing songs from her new album with favorites from her catalog, giving fans an expansive overview of her decades-long career.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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In Chinese medicine, the concept of yang energy, often associated with strength, speed, and expansive movement, offers one model of masculine energy without cultural baggage.—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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Alan Heringa, one of Evan’s cousins, said the case shocked his extended family in Canada.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to charges relating to an altercation during an extended Mardi Gras bar crawl that erupted into violence.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But while fully solid-state batteries remain years away from widespread adoption, a transitional technology is beginning to reach the market.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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