as in extensive
having considerable extent
to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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Recent Examples of far-reaching
As federal agencies adopt AI tools that draw upon reams of sensitive information, the implications of this downsizing for federal cybersecurity are far-reaching.
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Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2026
So when there's a shortage, like right now, the effect is far-reaching.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
World leaders have struggled to end Iran's stranglehold on the waterway, which has had far-reaching consequences for the global economy and has proved to be its greatest strategic advantage in the war.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
The American Psychological Association also expressed concern at the far-reaching consequences the decision could have on the regulation of therapy.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for far-reaching
Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2026
So when there's a shortage, like right now, the effect is far-reaching.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
World leaders have struggled to end Iran's stranglehold on the waterway, which has had far-reaching consequences for the global economy and has proved to be its greatest strategic advantage in the war.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
The American Psychological Association also expressed concern at the far-reaching consequences the decision could have on the regulation of therapy.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for far-reaching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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But the damage to residential property was extensive in this pocket of southern Rochester.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Republican candidate Steve Hilton said the Swalwell scandal underscores broader concerns about accountability at the highest levels of government.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The broader economic risks have continued to rear their head.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Twelve students, including Brendan LaFave, the high-achieving kid from Ann Arbor, live in the three-story brown-brick house, which has white columns along its wide front porch.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The top is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Seven people charged in connection with the explosion were arrested in a sweeping operation early Thursday morning, Reisig said, including Blackstar Fireworks owner Craig Cutright.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration's sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the country were based on faulty findings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley isn’t a sudden-twitch mover and the tackling can get messy, but the size, awareness and ability to play deep, in the slot or around the box should keep him in the Day 2 conversation.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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From high enough in the sky, the clouds look like thick cotton being pulled from a deep-blue couch.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While there are no comprehensive studies comparing the environmental impacts of cultivated versus conventional seafood, alternatives like Wildtype could avoid ocean pollution and overfishing, which have caused losses in biodiversity and destroyed the ocean’s resiliency.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Manson’s story culminates with the war in Ukraine, in which Maven has helped mitigate Russia’s advantages; the conflict became an inflection point for comprehensive national adoption.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Financial Times stepped inside the home of Rirkrit Tiravanija on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, where lush greenery spills through expansive windows and creeps into the interior itself.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Public decks possess multiple expansive seating areas, both inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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