far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
: having a wide range or effect

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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The many legacies of Gamergate The legacies of Gamergate are complicated and far-reaching. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025 In some instances, judges are issuing far-reaching orders that extend beyond the parties and bar the government from enforcing the policy at issue against anyone, anywhere in the country. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025 The outcome and the broader legal strategy behind the lawsuit could have far-reaching implications not only for Brazil but for any country or region – such as the European Union – attempting to regulate online spaces. Camille Grenier, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025 And while the outcome could have far-reaching consequences, Hanni and the girls are choosing not to worry about what those might be right now. Chad De Guzman, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for far-reaching

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was circa 1590

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

far-reaching

adjective
far-reach·​ing
-ˈrē-chiŋ
: having a wide range, influence, or effect
a far-reaching decision

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