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 But overall, so far as Charles is concerned, Harris argues the removal of Andrew could ultimately be a positive. Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 Feb. 2026 Malinin already has a gold medal in the Olympics so far as Team USA won a mixed team event last week. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Many diehard longevity seekers are going so far as to plan their travel around the world’s blue zones—five regions across the globe that are known for high numbers of centenarians. Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026 Sunday will be a much different experience for the rookie than what he's handled so far as a backup, and the Seahawks defense won't be an easy test. Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for so far as
Recent Examples of Synonyms for so far as
insofar as
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  • There is nothing inherently wrong with higher-than-average spending, insofar as New York has determined to cover more preventive care that can, in the long run, keep people out of emergency rooms, for example.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • 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

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“So far as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so%20far%20as. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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