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
The far-reaching dangers of this policy should be considered not only standalone but in tandem with the rest of the administration’s dramatic power grabs to restrict immigration.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
What remains is undoubtedly the most controversial and far-reaching option: instead of relying on or investing in the existing French and British arsenals, other European countries could build nuclear weapons of their own.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
While the current crisis is a far cry from the domestic and international events surrounding the 1953 coup, talk of regime change evokes memories of the U.S.-backed operation that had far-reaching effects in Iran and across the region more than 70 years ago.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 June 2025
If Smith’s case sets a standard in Georgia and in other states with fetal-personhood laws, the implications could be far-reaching.
—Christine Henneberg, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
What remains is undoubtedly the most controversial and far-reaching option: instead of relying on or investing in the existing French and British arsenals, other European countries could build nuclear weapons of their own.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
While the current crisis is a far cry from the domestic and international events surrounding the 1953 coup, talk of regime change evokes memories of the U.S.-backed operation that had far-reaching effects in Iran and across the region more than 70 years ago.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 June 2025
If Smith’s case sets a standard in Georgia and in other states with fetal-personhood laws, the implications could be far-reaching.
—Christine Henneberg, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.—
Book Marks
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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No Ju-han—Netflix If the VIPs were Season 1’s sour note, then in Season 2, slow-moving side plots set among the guards and the search party looking for Squid Game Island provided less jarring but more extensive distractions from the main event.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Last year, the court said formers presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, a decision that helped Trump avoid being tried for trying to overturn the 2020 election.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Since then, military actions—from Korea and Vietnam to Iraq, Libya, and Syria—have typically been carried out under broad authorizations, U.N. resolutions, or purely at the president's discretion.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Either way, this is launching into early access this July, so it won't be entirely finished or get a wider release just yet, but if Grounded is anything to go by it should be pretty good from the get-go either way.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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While they’re commonly used in commercial and kitchen settings, utility carts can be used for a wide variety of purposes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The Senate is currently deliberating the sweeping Republican tax and spending bill, which President Trump wants Congress to send to him by Friday.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Stocks have made an impressive comeback after suffering steep declines in April, after Trump’s sweeping tariff policy pushed the S&P 500 near bear market territory.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The top drawer is deep enough to store lotions, remotes, and more, and the bottom shelf is ideal for larger items like books, blankets, and even decor.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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By The New York Times The overhaul was a far cry from the comprehensive review to evaluate aid programs and realign them with U.S. foreign policy that Mr. Trump promised on his first day in office.—
Amy Schoenfeld Walker,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
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Apple Music has unveiled a new studio near its Culver City headquarters, an expansive 15,000-square-foot space the streaming service hopes will serve as an all-in-one creative hub where musicians can come for radio interviews, write and record new music, conduct photo shoots and film video content.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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The expansive 5,000-square-foot patio includes umbrellas for shade and patio lights, with plenty of greenery to welcome guests.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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