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
That far-reaching system of care formed by government agencies and local nonprofits has been buoyed by billions of dollars from the city, county, and state in recent years to combat California's homelessness epidemic.
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Angela Hart, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
But the most far-reaching exemption (SB 268) would block the release of home addresses and phone numbers of thousands of public officers, including legislators, county and city commissioners, mayors, school board members and constitutional officers.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Still, the tariffs would be so far-reaching – intended to match foreign taxes, subsidies and other trade barriers – that imposing even a significant portion of them could notably boost consumer prices, especially if tacked onto the flurry of other import levies Trump has announced.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Image Scientists worry that the most far-reaching changes could still be to come, affecting the cornerstones of public research funding in the United States: the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Angela Hart, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
But the most far-reaching exemption (SB 268) would block the release of home addresses and phone numbers of thousands of public officers, including legislators, county and city commissioners, mayors, school board members and constitutional officers.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Still, the tariffs would be so far-reaching – intended to match foreign taxes, subsidies and other trade barriers – that imposing even a significant portion of them could notably boost consumer prices, especially if tacked onto the flurry of other import levies Trump has announced.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Image Scientists worry that the most far-reaching changes could still be to come, affecting the cornerstones of public research funding in the United States: the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
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Nor does its Great Library, once the most extensive in the ancient world and part of a larger learning center called the Mouseion, or Alexandrian Museum.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trader Joe's has gained a huge and extensive fan base mostly because of their unique products, cheaper prices, and overall experience.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although the data that the spacecraft gathers will be of broad relevance across all of astronomy, the SPHEREx team has three key science objectives.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Dow ended the day up 601 points, or 1.39%, while the broader S&P 500 rose 1.59% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.63%.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Though disavowed by Trump during the presidential campaign, Project 2025 contains a wide variety of policy positions consistent with what the President has laid out and implemented through executive orders during his first six weeks in office.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Skagway residents frequently travel to Whitehorse, the territory’s capital, for a wider selection of groceries and shopping, dental care, veterinary services and swimming lessons.—
Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Musk has called for sweeping cuts to federal government spending, claiming it should be reduced by up to $2 trillion annually.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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My deepest condolences to friends, family and cinema lovers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Asking this question can help early career employees gain a deeper understanding of what motivates them.—
Cathleen Swody,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet many enterprise brands still struggle to implement comprehensive creator marketing programs that deliver measurable results across the entire customer journey.—
Scott Sutton,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The comprehensive visualization includes specialized features like pools and outdoor spaces, as well as ensuring your garage is perfectly suited for your needs, even down to charging stations for electric vehicles.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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This creates a sort of private alcove nestled next to the expansive turquoise water of the Gulf of Thailand, an establishing shot that viewers of The White Lotus season three (airing now on Max) will recognize.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
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Tech titans Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg, whose expansive compounds on Lanai and Kauai have garnered international attention, merely represent the tip of Hawaii’s exclusivity appeal.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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