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 Indeed, many media observers—inside and outside the network—have gone so far as to suggest that demolishing the status quo seems to be central to Weiss’s mandate. Claire Zillman, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Both countries use Somaliland to their advantage without having gone so far as to recognize it as an independent state. Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 The city went so far as to spend $2 million from the city’s Housing Trust Fund on a potential affordable housing project. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 Genco went so far as to buy a bulletproof vest and a skull mask, a rifle and handgun magazines. Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for so far as
Recent Examples of Synonyms for so far as
insofar as
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  • Chuy García’s stunt on behalf of his chief of staff has backfired insofar as there are multiple candidates running for the seat in November.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • Hollywood Does Abortion’s biggest issue, insofar as it can even be fairly described as one, is simply the overabundance of worthy topics.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026

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“So far as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so%20far%20as. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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