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
The analyst noted Meta Platforms’ strength in terms of scale, growth, and profitability, with its extensive reach and engagement continuing to drive network effects.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 20 July 2025
With many rare plants in danger, and an extensive specimen library to preserve, the modernization and renovation of the gardens progressed quickly and are proving all the more essential.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
The Village of Palmetto Bay, which didn’t exist when Burger King occupied the complex, now faces an extensive redevelopment plan residents and officials don’t want, on a site where some environmentalists say nothing of the scale of the old BK HQ should have been built in the first place.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Visit any of our Demonstration Gardens to see extensive examples of shrubs suited to our local landscapes.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 20 July 2025
With many rare plants in danger, and an extensive specimen library to preserve, the modernization and renovation of the gardens progressed quickly and are proving all the more essential.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
The Village of Palmetto Bay, which didn’t exist when Burger King occupied the complex, now faces an extensive redevelopment plan residents and officials don’t want, on a site where some environmentalists say nothing of the scale of the old BK HQ should have been built in the first place.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Visit any of our Demonstration Gardens to see extensive examples of shrubs suited to our local landscapes.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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Further details about Stargate and the broader partnership are not immediately known.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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With a sound profile that’s been engineered for accuracy, the wide and flat frequency response of the MR5 starts off at 46Hz and extends to 40kHz, which is quite a large step beyond the 20kHz that many studio monitors end at.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In February, Rocky was announced as the creative director of Ray-Ban Studios, a creative platform that launched in 2011 to celebrate the power of music and the stories of a wide range of artists.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Neumann-Ortiz believes there are ways to protect public safety without relying on sweeping, indiscriminate arrests.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Texas is the latest to pass a more sweeping law that overrides local zoning to allow smaller homes on smaller lots.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Each year, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund publish a comprehensive report on estimates of national immunization coverage, based on data from 195 countries.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Programs can leverage these capabilities to look at other sources of insider threat (e.g., fraud, IP theft, etc.) in an integrated and comprehensive way.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Bullying is often a symptom of something deeper, like insecurity, anxiety, trauma, or difficulty regulating emotions, says Shaw.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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The compromise extends beyond SharePoint due to its deep integration with Microsoft's platform, including Office, Teams, OneDrive and Outlook.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump has announced a new, expansive round of tariffs that could hike prices for a range of goods in Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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For the best view, guests can book one of the three suites, all offering expansive terraces overlooking the tranquil Eugenio Sue Street.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Avoid leaving coffee on a warming plate for extended periods.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Avoid watering during the early evening hours to limit the disease spread by reducing extended dew periods.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The fact that this has occurred in tandem with the widespread use of things like social media or even video calls, things which outright force people to look at themselves for prolonged periods of time, is no coincidence.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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In addition to providing protection for individuals, the DHS website says that widespread vaccination means that diseases have less opportunity to spread.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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