far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
: having a wide range or effect

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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What Happens Next The dramatic turn of events could have far-reaching consequences in Europe and beyond. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 The erosion of democracy in Pakistan has far-reaching consequences. Imran Khan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025 How Federal Policy Decisions Impact Real Estate The intersection of public policy and real estate is far-reaching. Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 The shrinking work force could also have far-reaching consequences for trade and food security and leave the nation unequipped to tackle future threats to plant and animal health, experts said. Emily Anthes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for far-reaching

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was circa 1590

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

far-reaching

adjective
far-reach·​ing
-ˈrē-chiŋ
: having a wide range, influence, or effect
a far-reaching decision

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