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
This was the first Fed meeting since President Donald Trump unveiled his far-reaching tariff policy on April 2.
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 7 May 2025
The list, a who's who of Hollywood and music elite, paints a picture of Combs' far-reaching influence in the entertainment industry.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 May 2025
The gyrations in Taiwan — and also in nearby Hong Kong, a city with a currency market that similarly tends to avoid the limelight — demonstrate how Trump’s trade war has already had far-reaching consequences.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
The outcome carries far-reaching implications—from the Church's approach to sexuality and doctrine to its geopolitical influence across regions like Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where Catholicism continues to expand.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 7 May 2025
The list, a who's who of Hollywood and music elite, paints a picture of Combs' far-reaching influence in the entertainment industry.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 May 2025
The gyrations in Taiwan — and also in nearby Hong Kong, a city with a currency market that similarly tends to avoid the limelight — demonstrate how Trump’s trade war has already had far-reaching consequences.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
The outcome carries far-reaching implications—from the Church's approach to sexuality and doctrine to its geopolitical influence across regions like Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where Catholicism continues to expand.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Drawing from her extensive experience in content development for award-winning productions and emergent networks, Luisa will guide participants through the end-to-end process of production, from concept development to distribution.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump’s administration this month released a report calling for therapy alone and not broader gender-affirming health care for transgender youth.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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Yet regulation alone hasn’t resolved broader disparities.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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There is a wide variety of items available from the many dealers in the Mall, including glassware, coins, vintage clothing, Victorian items and ‘70s items, among other specialties, Vanderhoof said.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The brand has sprung into comfy shoe stardom with a wide variety of comfortable flats, stylish sandals, and more.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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More so than Trump's deportations or sweeping government cuts, many now believe this could be it.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
13 May 2025
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Organizations that view trust as something to be actively built rather than passively maintained will gain the social capital needed to weather controversies and drive deeper mission impact.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The male and female butlers go through a comprehensive 108-point training program.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Biss repeated pillars of the comprehensive plan: to allow for more housing in Evanston, to create more housing in Evanston and to implement sustainable practices in Evanston in alignment with the city’s Healthy Business Ordinance.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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This expansive 8,100-square-foot home in the coveted East Gate section of the neighborhood offers a midcentury-era main house and a two-story guesthouse, together sporting seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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