far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ 

: having a wide range or effect

Synonyms

• broad
• deep
• expansive
• extended
• extensive
• far-flung
• rangy
• sweeping
• wide
• wide-ranging
• widespread

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass

Recent Examples on the Web

Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images SEOUL and LONDON -- The two survivors of South Korea's deadliest plane crash in decades were recovering at separate hospitals in Seoul on Monday, as investigators began far-reaching probes into both the fatal crash and the country's broader aviation operations. —Joohee Cho, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024

The consequences of inaction are far-reaching and outweigh the relatively small upfront costs of boosting global resilience. —Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024

While a basketball-playing robot might seem like a novelty, the underlying technology has far-reaching implications. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024

The Supreme Court’s decision could have far-reaching implications for creators and advertisers relying on the platform. —Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing

-ˈrē-chiŋ

: having a wide range, influence, or effect

a far-reaching decision