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
An Alameda County jury on Wednesday delivered a $16 million judgment against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, in a key lawsuit that could have far-reaching consequences for both the church and for hundreds of people claiming decades of abuse by its priests.
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Others express skepticism over applying developing, arguably flawed and still relatively untested AI technology to criminal justice, with its far-reaching societal consequences.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Part of Banijay Americas, Endemol Shine Brasil brings far-reaching experience to the mobile-viewing format, most recently expanding in the Americas through a partnership with A Fábrica (likewise a Banijay Americas company) to create a slate of vertical-format microdramas.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Beyond confirming a long-standing theoretical prediction, the discovery has far-reaching implications.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Others express skepticism over applying developing, arguably flawed and still relatively untested AI technology to criminal justice, with its far-reaching societal consequences.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Part of Banijay Americas, Endemol Shine Brasil brings far-reaching experience to the mobile-viewing format, most recently expanding in the Americas through a partnership with A Fábrica (likewise a Banijay Americas company) to create a slate of vertical-format microdramas.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Beyond confirming a long-standing theoretical prediction, the discovery has far-reaching implications.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
Adjective
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My daughter’s learning disabilities required extensive intervention.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Broncos’ third-round pick didn’t take a top-30 visit or have extensive pre-draft communication with Denver, as the organization typically keeps its board close to its vest.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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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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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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
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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