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
According to a company statement, the board conducted an extensive review of internal and external candidates before deciding to promote Bonfig to the role.
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
During the extensive investigation, police determined that Punter brought the puppies in for treatment.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Justin Parrish/580 Wrecker Enid Police Department spokesperson Cass Rains said there had been early reports of people trapped in homes and extensive damage.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Baker is one of the most infuential oilfield drillers in the world with extensive business in the Middle East.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for extensive
Fortune Editors, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
During the extensive investigation, police determined that Punter brought the puppies in for treatment.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Justin Parrish/580 Wrecker Enid Police Department spokesperson Cass Rains said there had been early reports of people trapped in homes and extensive damage.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Baker is one of the most infuential oilfield drillers in the world with extensive business in the Middle East.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for extensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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The race came amid a broader power struggle between the two sides of City Hall early in both Mamdani and Menin’s leadership, but the election will also have a more immediate impact.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unveiled in early April, Mythos is purportedly able to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in a wide range of critical software.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 23 Best Restaurants in Portland, Oregon This city may specialize in farm-to-table, but today there's new energy—and a wider range of culinary influences.—
Hannah Wallace,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Towering columns and sweeping walls of gas and dust dominate the scene.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set against the sweeping natural landscape of the eponymous island.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defense system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Indiana enacted one of the most comprehensive state-level national security laws in the country.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But for many, the occasion carried a deeper meaning, one centered on those who dreamed of connecting Los Angeles to Chicago by road generations before them.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The songs were radiant, ecstatic, and cleansing, a deep exhale from a band freed from boardroom expectations.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Despite its expansive sourcing reach, China remains at the top of the heap for H&M as far as suppliers go.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During the extended hearing, Hegseth detailed plans to increase pay for service members and upgrade munitions while also announcing that, as of Tuesday, the Pentagon had authorized $400 million in military aid for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.—
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Flashbacks are deployed as more than mere framing devices, since the past plays an active, exciting role in the town’s present, and there’s an extended drug trip that skillfully manipulates lapsed time through recurring blackouts to keep you on the edge of your seat.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One of the earliest examples of citizen journalism took place before the widespread use of the Internet.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Social media posts indicated a widespread skepticism about the school board’s request, and the finance board Tuesday night endorsed cutting the education increase by $125,000.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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