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
Even more far-reaching is the government’s economic program for the next five years, whose full text will be officially passed toward the end of the event that usually lasts about a week.
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Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 3 Mar. 2026
The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict with far-reaching consequences.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump has threatened military action if Iran does not agree to a far-reaching deal to constrain its nuclear program.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The outcome could have far-reaching implications for anybody who uses the state’s roads and highways.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 3 Mar. 2026
The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict with far-reaching consequences.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump has threatened military action if Iran does not agree to a far-reaching deal to constrain its nuclear program.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The outcome could have far-reaching implications for anybody who uses the state’s roads and highways.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
Adjective
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The books contain extensive notes on the drugs’ synthesis and effects.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Madison has extensive strains of DNA from Redford’s adaptation of The Horse Whisperer, with its emphasis on a rural escape as the ultimate salve for psychic wounds, but also Ordinary People, a film about the impact of grief on the family unit.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While oil prices have surged amid disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the broader market impact has been complicated by inflation fears and concerns about a hit to global growth.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The slate to replace her is diverse, reflecting the broader region, as both longtime politicians and a handful of outsiders have proved competitive.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their clash can show you how to bridge daily facts with wider beliefs without losing nuance.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Those employees, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to fear of retribution, described being asked a wide range of questions about government contracts and campaign donations.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The sweeping changes, if passed by the state legislature, would consolidate all Medicaid billing under a fee-for-service model through which the state directly pays providers for services rendered.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The property's common spaces, especially Bar Blondeau's sweeping rooftop terrace, are airy and filled with light—as are the rooms.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The property is deep in the jungle and has many winding paths and stairs to common areas, restaurants, and certain guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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As one leg swings forward, the other needs to help stabilize your pelvis and trunk — requiring coordinated engagement from your deep core, glute, hip and leg muscles.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In one of the most comprehensive reviews of voter registration by noncitizens, a federal judge found in 2018 that at most 39 noncitizens got on the voter rolls in Kansas over almost two decades.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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There’s also the Asiama gallery, a comprehensive repository of Lao history through its tribal textiles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The expansive property features 19-foot ceilings with large, undressed windows that open out to the water and surrounding cornfields.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The property spans a rolling ridgeline of meadows and forests sitting at 4,800 feet, with 12 upscale cabins and six suites surrounding a central lodge that boasts an expansive dining room flanked by a large hearth on one side and a wall of glass on the other.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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