How to Use extensive in a Sentence

extensive

adjective
  • The storm caused extensive damage.
  • But how extensive was this flood?
    — Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The changes have been extensive.
    — Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
  • Iran has made extensive use of its drone fleet in the opening days of the war.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Reynolds brings an extensive public record to the race.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • The state knew the problem was extensive, but wasn’t sure where the leaks were.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The spot also has an extensive wine list.
    — Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
  • There are no extensive prep steps required here.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • And her extensive hours online paid off.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Have an extensive spice collection or tend to buy in bulk?
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Here, a fresh cut shows how extensive its reactions with air are.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 July 2022
  • Sources said the talks have been extensive over the past several weeks.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, an extensive size range means most anyone can find the travel dress of their dreams.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
  • London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.
    — Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Panahi is an extensive planner, and scenes require, at most, two or three takes.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
  • His extensive pitch repertoire and his stuff haven’t been an issue.
    — David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Each piece will also have extensive walkways, plazas and green space.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
  • There's a coffee menu plus extensive beer, wine and cocktail menus.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2024
  • Not every outfit in his extensive repertoire may be a hit with his fans.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
  • No one was hurt in the early morning blaze but damage to the home was extensive.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Picking a cocktail from the extensive menu feels akin to being a kid in a sweet shop.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The damage was widespread, the cleanup extensive, and for many, the lights were out for more than a week.
    — Mamie Bah, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • But three weeks into an extensive manhunt, the suspects are still on the run.
    — Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 5 June 2024
  • The creative team behind the play is extensive.
    — Ryan Brennan april 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • They weren’t discouraged by the full sun above or the extensive bodies in line ahead.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • Kennedy has pledged a more extensive report on the causes of autism later this year.
    — Will McDuffie, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • But the evidence fell short of showing an extensive base as claimed.
    — Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 July 2024
  • The fire caused extensive damage to the first floor of the residence.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • There's an extensive wine list, with offerings both by the glass and bottle.
    — Kathryn Varn, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
  • His age, though, precludes him from doing anything more extensive than a one-off show.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026

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