as in broad
having considerable extent
a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral
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Recent Examples of extensive
Zoom provides an extensive knowledge base, and chat is available 24/7.
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PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
No country can match China for its extensive and efficient factories, and Apple’s roots there are deep.
—Alex Travelli, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Drawing from her extensive experience in content development for award-winning productions and emergent networks, Luisa will guide participants through the end-to-end process of production, from concept development to distribution.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Jenkins' appearance at the White House was especially striking given his convictions for assaulting police on Jan. 6, and his extensive criminal record, which stretches back to the late 1990s.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 21 May 2025
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PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
No country can match China for its extensive and efficient factories, and Apple’s roots there are deep.
—Alex Travelli, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Drawing from her extensive experience in content development for award-winning productions and emergent networks, Luisa will guide participants through the end-to-end process of production, from concept development to distribution.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Jenkins' appearance at the White House was especially striking given his convictions for assaulting police on Jan. 6, and his extensive criminal record, which stretches back to the late 1990s.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
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Guanipa was detained as part of a broader operation that, according to Cabello, has led to the arrest of 38 individuals, including 21 Venezuelans and 17 foreigners.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Following the high-level talks in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month, both sides issued a rare joint statement to temporarily lower most tariffs on each other’s goods, while working toward a broader agreement.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Homelessness among veterans, young people and families was down by wide margins.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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House Speaker Matt Ritter, a Hartford Democrat who controls the agenda, keeps a close eye on the clock in the final days as numerous lawmakers want their bills on a wide variety of issues to pass in a scramble before the midnight adjournment.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Paging Stevie Young and his steady, sweeping right arm.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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For much of the game, Sunderland was trailing 1-0 after Sheffield United took the lead early on through a sweeping counterattacking move finished off by Tyrese Campbell.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Additionally, Rael is launching at 5,000 Walgreens doors with a comprehensive assortment of products across skin care and period care.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Travel medical coverage is often part of a comprehensive travel policy that also includes reimbursement for trip cancellation, lost bags and other situations.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But according to recent discoveries made at volcanoes in Hawai’i, trace amounts of some of those coveted metals are seeping up from the planet’s deepest reaches.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Formerly owned by the politician Henry Boyle Bernard and, later, Roy E. Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, an 18th-century castle anchors the expansive grounds in County Cork.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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And Texas is currently moving forward with efforts regarding an expansive social media ban for minors.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Madrid lost a big figure when Toni Kroos retired in 2024, and if other veteran players such as Vazquez leave, then throw Bellingham’s extended spell out into the mix and the dressing room will be a quieter place.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Thunderstorms that could pack high winds, large hail, flash flooding and a few tornadoes will extend from parts of Texas through Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska, AccuWeather says in its extended forecast.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The plaintiffs said in court filings that Trump's drastic downsizing of federal agencies will result in an array of widespread harms to the public, including gutting disaster relief programs, public health services, food safety inspections, and contagious disease prevention.—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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His remarks led to an immediate and dramatic fallout, including the loss of lucrative partnerships with major brands like Adidas, Balenciaga, and Gap. He was also restricted on several social media platforms and faced widespread backlash across the entertainment and fashion industries.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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