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
Beyond stripping the firm’s clearances, the far-reaching order also essentially blocked its attorneys from federal buildings.
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Their trial is expected to shine a light on the far-reaching tentacles of the Iranian regime.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
The extent is far-reaching: Mendes trains Monday through Friday, from stunt training to weight lifting, alternating between bulking and cutting phases.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The view from the top is far-reaching, too; on a clear day, visitors can see out to Silver Strand and the Coronado islands beyond, Dictionary Hill and Mount Miguel to the south, El Cajon Mountain to the northeast and Cowles Mountain to the northwest.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Their trial is expected to shine a light on the far-reaching tentacles of the Iranian regime.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
The extent is far-reaching: Mendes trains Monday through Friday, from stunt training to weight lifting, alternating between bulking and cutting phases.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The view from the top is far-reaching, too; on a clear day, visitors can see out to Silver Strand and the Coronado islands beyond, Dictionary Hill and Mount Miguel to the south, El Cajon Mountain to the northeast and Cowles Mountain to the northwest.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
Adjective
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London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Every tax article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of insurance products.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The move, part of a broader effort to streamline federal operations and reduce costs, could have far-reaching consequences for the department's ability to function effectively, particularly in areas like financial aid processing and customer service.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Tweaks to a bill to address the Rosemont decision gained bipartisan support and could build momentum for a broader agreement to shore up the mineral supply chain.—
Daniel Moore,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There is a wide range of putting training aids available to golfers of all skill levels.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The film writer, critic, programmer and moderator has been part of the festival programming team since its inaugural edition in 2001, when there was still a lot of skepticism and pushback in the wider film world about the event.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But with the federal government considering sweeping rollbacks to environmental protections, tomorrow many may wonder: How will the bright green water affect the underwater denizens?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Disrupting that balance with sweeping tariffs would be a costly mistake—one that America’s small businesses can’t afford.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Firms can foster deeper engagement by hosting exclusive events, facilitating peer networking, and curating experiences that go beyond traditional wealth management.—
April Rudin,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Honda’s move to make the carmaker its subsidiary and push for deeper staff cuts at Nissan further clouded the fate of the deal, according to the report.—
Jenni Reid,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Understanding The Core Layers Of Digital Infrastructure Building a comprehensive, future-proof digital environment means coordinating multiple technology layers.—
Ciaran Roche,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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And given the compute needs and size of the training data required to create a truly visually comprehensive multimodal model, the output quality of the images isn't necessarily as good as diffusion models just yet.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Outdoors, the grounds host a swimming pool surrounded by an expansive brick deck holding a hot tub, a kitchen setup, and several spots ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
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The result was a performance that felt like a moment of evolution—still deeply Trill, but also expansive, demonstrating Bun B’s versatility and willingness to push the boundaries of what Black Heritage Night could be.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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