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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Law enforcement and Suzanne’s brother, Andrew Moorman, led extensive searches but were unable to find her.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Design That Adapts to Real Life Unlike traditional central systems, mini split air conditioning does not require extensive ductwork or invasive installation.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Chinese galleries have been steadily expanding their presence in New York in the past few years, mirroring a broader migration trend as more wealthy Chinese individuals move to the United States.—
Hok-Hang Cheung for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
11 May 2025
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Advertisers seem eager to tie pitches and promotions to programs seen by a broader audience.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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The show is set in 1972, when the cars were wide, the engines were big and the seatbelts were mostly decorative.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Sturdy, dual-sided handles that are wide enough to grip with pot holders make transferring the cookware from the stove to the oven or table a breeze, too.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
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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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2025
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Veteran forward John Tavares put Florida in a deep hole nearly six minutes into the first period, wrapping around the Panthers’ net and putting a second goal past Sergei Bobrovsky.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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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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Still, some Republicans are pointing to the recent criminal cases as evidence of a systemic flaw that requires a comprehensive solution, like requiring all Americans to provide a birth certificate, passport or other citizenship document to register to vote.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
17 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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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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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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