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
His extensive pitch repertoire and his stuff haven’t been an issue.
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David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
When the Cowboy Carter tour kicks off tonight, the audience, some of whom are already lined up outside the stadium, will be the first to hear selections from the extensive album track list live.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Major floods in 1986 and 1997 struck Yuba County south of Marysville, causing extensive damage and leading to further efforts to shore up and reshape parts of the levee system protecting the flood-prone communities.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Future and Thug have an extensive collaborative history as two of the rap titans calling Atlanta home.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025
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David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
When the Cowboy Carter tour kicks off tonight, the audience, some of whom are already lined up outside the stadium, will be the first to hear selections from the extensive album track list live.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Major floods in 1986 and 1997 struck Yuba County south of Marysville, causing extensive damage and leading to further efforts to shore up and reshape parts of the levee system protecting the flood-prone communities.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Future and Thug have an extensive collaborative history as two of the rap titans calling Atlanta home.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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While the broader impact of the administration's funding pause remains unclear, the escalating battle has brought many of the university's key research projects, including studies on Alzheimer's disease and cancer treatment, to a halt.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The film's broad cultural influence extends beyond the entertainment industry.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pan stressed the importance of providing customers with a wide range of customization options.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In-state tuition waivers for undocumented students are set to end July 1, part of a sweeping immigration bill passed in the Florida legislature.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Medications were exempt from the sweeping tariffs imposed and then paused earlier in April.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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All hiring and related data shall be shared with the federal government and subjected to a comprehensive audit by the federal government during the period in which reforms are being implemented, which shall be at least until the end of 2028.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more comprehensive export licensing program that covers the whole world and is designed to further choke off American companies.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Orioles scored the first run of the game in the second inning when Ramón Laureano ripped an RBI double to deep center.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lucas Walsh, a youth political behavior expert, said that cost-of-living pressures and a deep distrust in both major parties are fueling Gen Z's volatility.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nestled between 14th Street and 10th Avenue, just West of the High Line and just south of Little Island Park, the venue’s expansive windows offer a view of these iconic destinations.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Oh My Soul has an expansive outdoor dining area that was named runner up for best patio in CharlotteFive’s Readers’ Choice best patio poll.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At the current trajectory, Windows 10 will likely still be on around half of all Windows machines when its extended support deadline expires in October.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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He’s retired from working and, because of osteoarthritis, can no longer sit at chanoyu ceremonies for extended periods of time.—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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The impacts are widespread and pervasive; in major cities like Madrid, trains are not running, airports are unable to operate, and businesses and schools have closed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
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With the potential to revolutionize numerous areas of life, these machines are poised to attract widespread attention from investors, corporations, governments and consumers.—
Anton Alikov,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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