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 center said no one on campus was hurt, despite the extensive damage.
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Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 15 June 2025
Johnson Publishing filed for bankruptcy in 2016, and sold its extensive archive in 2019, for $30 million.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Satellite photos analyzed by AP show extensive damage there.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a cornerstone in the world of Scotch Whisky, is one of the most extensive and prestigious judging events.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 15 June 2025
Johnson Publishing filed for bankruptcy in 2016, and sold its extensive archive in 2019, for $30 million.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Satellite photos analyzed by AP show extensive damage there.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a cornerstone in the world of Scotch Whisky, is one of the most extensive and prestigious judging events.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensive
Adjective
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But, like all industrious publishers, Dunton had broader ambitions: to seed new publics for his writing.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Following last Friday’s oil price surge in the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, the oil markets have begun to settle given a sense that a broader regional conflict may be avoidable.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Best bets: On our radar this week Noah Davis A collection of more than 50 figurative paintings made by the late Los Angeles artist, who died at 32 in 2015, just as Davis’ career was beginning to attract wide attention, arrives after stops in Potsdam, Germany, and London.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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What’s more, this type of channel supports a wider culture of trust and transparency. 2) Communicate Transparently with Customers Many trust practices are nearly invisible when they’re done right.—
Chris Womack,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill Trump confirmed their relationship has soured, with Musk repeatedly blasting the president’s sweeping domestic agenda bill in recent days and a public fight on social media on Thursday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The money would also offset the cost of the sweeping budget bill passed by the House last month.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The center has provided comprehensive HIV care and treatment services since 2005.—
Sarah Baniak,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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This is a deep, dark, peppery and elegant wine at astonishing value.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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For now, the home on New London Turnpike in Glastonbury is a work in progress, under construction on a two-plus acre parcel of land that offers expansive views of a nearby farm and has sight lines to a private pond on the neighboring property.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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An expansive tsunami warning arrived minutes later — sending alarms blaring on the cellphones of Californians from the North Coast through the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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An extended 3-year warranty might help, but those who've been bitten before will likely be wary – even if the company is now part of the McLaren Applied family.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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From a méthode champenoise cuvée with extended lees aging to a Provencal blend showcasing saline finesse, these wines show how rosé can take on texture, minerality and depth without losing freshness.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The 22-year-old pop star and actress, who grew up in Temecula, Calif., before moving to Los Angeles in middle school to star in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, took to social media on Saturday (June 14) amid widespread protests.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 June 2025
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Adding insult to injury was the inability of the Patriot interceptors to counter the overwhelming majority of the Scuds, despite widespread reports of its efficiency at the time.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Extensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensive. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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