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
There’s hardly any esoteric metaphors to be found in this far-reaching work.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Tech acquisitions are a way of life in Silicon Valley, so the case has far-reaching implications.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
That level of pervasive surveillance can have far-reaching implications, Okoh said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) attempts to settle into her new life 500 miles from home with the Border Patrol, but stumbles across a conspiracy involving human and drug smuggling with far-reaching implications.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Tech acquisitions are a way of life in Silicon Valley, so the case has far-reaching implications.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
That level of pervasive surveillance can have far-reaching implications, Okoh said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) attempts to settle into her new life 500 miles from home with the Border Patrol, but stumbles across a conspiracy involving human and drug smuggling with far-reaching implications.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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The 725,000-square-foot center underwent an extensive renovation beginning in 2008.Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, the Fitbit Versa 4 offers the same extensive collection of fitness and health features as the Charge 6, only in a more classic watchface design but still offering a 40% discount.Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency also has broad oversight of a swath of consumer goods, including cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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The series is planned to be shot in a wide range of diverse locations as its protagonist explores the world, including Finland, Italy, Japan, Tibet, and Kenya.Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Inigo San Felix / National Geographic Using measuring tape, scientists found that the coral colony spans about 111 feet wide, 104 feet long and 18 feet high — large enough to fit two full-size basketball courts side by side and longer than the world’s largest animal, the blue whale.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs in his next administration, sending companies scrambling to shift production out of China, stock up on inventory and weigh price increases.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Last week, the state House of Representatives voted to terminate the incentive effective June 30, 2025, as part of a sweeping tax reform package.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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The occasionally deep thinkers on the Grading The Week crew don’t mind coaches who refuse to stick to sports.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The rain will be history, but the cold will be even deeper.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to comprehensive smoke-free laws and other tobacco control policies, smoking rates in the United States are at historic low levels, with 11.5% of U.S. adults smoking in 2021.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company reported a comprehensive loss of $2.7 million for the quarter, compared to $2.2 million in the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Most notably, automated walls of glass slide open to reveal an expansive wraparound terrace providing sweeping vistas.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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An expansive computer monitor in front of her displays footage of another game.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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