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
Research On Empathy And Leadership Studies show that the expression of empathy has far-reaching effects in your personal and professional lives.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
And the legislation may have far-reaching consequences for some of America's most vulnerable populations.
—ABC News, 6 July 2025
The legislation, which totals almost 1,000 pages, is far-reaching, and the details of how many provisions will be implemented still need to be worked out.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Over nine seasons, two features, and two revival seasons, her disbelief is put to the test through monster-of-the-week cases, unexplained events, and an increasingly intricate, far-reaching conspiracy.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
And the legislation may have far-reaching consequences for some of America's most vulnerable populations.
—ABC News, 6 July 2025
The legislation, which totals almost 1,000 pages, is far-reaching, and the details of how many provisions will be implemented still need to be worked out.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Over nine seasons, two features, and two revival seasons, her disbelief is put to the test through monster-of-the-week cases, unexplained events, and an increasingly intricate, far-reaching conspiracy.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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Miller, who had written only a brief outline at this point, wanted to visualize the film and effectively created an extensive graphic novel in the process.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But if there’s an old-world atmosphere here, the amenities are also firmly up to date: there’s a surprisingly extensive list of complimentary activities on offer, from pasta-making classes to painting lessons.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Reasoning at Scale and The Compute Crunch Grok 4’s focus on enhancing reasoning, including domain-specific variants, mirrors a broader industry shift toward post-training.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But this moment calls for a broader conversation, because wages are only one part of the economic equation.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Brian Cashman is casting a wide net to try and bring someone in, but the Bronx Bombers are running out of time.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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As for the chair itself, the deep, wide seat is comfortable enough to sit in for hours.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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In 1970, when a nearly unanimous Congress approved sweeping changes strengthening federal air pollution laws, one proviso allowed California in many cases to craft its own rules — a recognition of the challenge the Golden State faced in dealing with the nation’s worst smog problem.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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But the top Trump advisor picked April 1, the day before Trump announced sweeping tariffs, to make the sale, according to disclosure reports obtained by USA TODAY.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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This singular focus on AI literacy misses a deeper truth: the real competitive edge in our algorithmic future won't come from understanding AI alone.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Five Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service teams conducted comprehensive on-site assessments in Mexico this month to evaluate containment efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Based on her own rigorous reporting, interviews, and research, Meltzer delivers the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin to date.—
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1 July 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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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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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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