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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But if only a few nations achieve a measure of global AI supremacy, that could have far-reaching impacts on competitiveness, economic and financial power concentration, control over key technologies for modern life, and outsized social and cultural influence. John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Yet disruptions to their supply can still cripple key manufacturing industries, with far-reaching consequences for economies and jobs. Fatih Birol, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 Drought can have far-reaching consequences, including harm to agriculture. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025 Reuven Carlyle, a former Washington state senator and representative and current consultant, said the California Legislature’s moves could have far-reaching impacts. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2025.

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far-reaching

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

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