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Synonyms

far-reaching

American  
[fahr-ree-ching] / ˈfɑrˈri tʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. extending far in influence, effect, etc..

    the far-reaching effect of his speech.
far-reaching British  

adjective

  1. extensive in influence, effect, or range

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Other Word Forms

  • far-reachingly adverb
  • far-reachingness noun

Etymology

Origin of far-reaching

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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Farmers also need more fertilizer as they grow their crops, so that’s going to be an ongoing issue — with far-reaching effects for consumers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The study highlights how microscopic processes in the ocean can have far-reaching global impacts.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Legal experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms and right to enter places of worship.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s another sign of the far-reaching impact of the Iran war.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

With- out insect pollination, most of the soil-holding and soil-enrich- ing plants of uncultivated areas would die out, with far-reaching consequences to the ecology of the whole region.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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