so far as

Definition of so far asnext
as in insofar as
to the degree that the idea works so far as you've thought it out, but there may be angles you haven't considered

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Recent Examples of so far as The move has cost the city more than $2 million so far as the newspaper company attempts to negotiate its way out of its long-term lease. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025 The reaction to Trump’s move from other parts of the auto world is positive so far as well. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025 The new survey will be the biggest fan research initiative conducted so far as part of the project. Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 Influence only gets a trend or brand so far as accessibility is driving loyalty. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for so far as
Recent Examples of Synonyms for so far as
insofar as
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  • For example, Congress exercises the judicial power insofar as the Senate conducts trials in the aftermath of impeachment in the House of Representatives.
    Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The attempt to expunge Andrew and his sins from the Royal Family is interesting insofar as it is doomed.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026

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“So far as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so%20far%20as. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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