as far as

preposition

Definition of as far asnext
as in as to
having to do with as far as a menu for the event, I haven't given it any thought

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Recent Examples of as far as Lips are sealed as far as deal details go, but Parker is expected to write, produce and direct features in the horror genre. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2023 The chemical, a weed killer, killed animals and vegetation downstream as far as Lake Shasta. — Jacob Fulton, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023 The Wildcats have never made it as far as the Sweet 16, losing in the second round in 2017 in their only other tournament trip. — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 18 Mar. 2023 Far From Home While the La Tène culture seemingly spread to regions as far as England, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic, the Celts never lived in Brandenburg. — Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for as far as
Recent Examples of Synonyms for as far as
  1. as to
  2. regarding
  3. toward
  4. about
  5. on
  6. as for
  7. of
Preposition
  • This is the first opportunity for early clues as to how first-year coaches are doing at JSerra, Los Alamitos, Servite, Orange Lutheran, Long Beach Poly and Oaks Christian.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Community response immediately cast doubt as to whether the product will really use bone conduction technology to produce audio.
    — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of as to
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Definition of regarding
Preposition
  • In the 29th minute, Argentina sent a pass toward the net, and Messi beat the defense with an incredible first step.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • Those technologies and others have been proven to save lives and prevent crashes, but more basic features like air bags, anti-lock brakes and automatic headlights go a long way toward keeping your young driver safe.
    — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of toward
Preposition
  • There’s been a lot of discussion about HBO’s decision to hold House of the Dragon’s second season to eight episodes.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • There generally is no need to proceed with more intensive cardiac screening tests that people hear about for athletes at the professional or high-level collegiate sports level.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of about
Preposition
  • Before the World Cup, Dioz provided employee uniforms for events including Super Bowl LIX and Copa America, which may have given it a leg up on the FIFA contact.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Fox News Digital has reached out to the University of Minnesota research team for comment on the matter.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • To address that, the AHA research suggests using the same numerical target for LDL-C as for apoB when setting treatment goals.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • What To Do About It The answer, in principle, is the same as for any asset meant to outlive its owner.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of as for
Preposition
  • Must-see paintings include Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Raphael’s Madonna of the Goldfinch, and Caravaggio’s Bacchus.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Dugan's case marked the first time that a state judge in Wisconsin went to trial on charges of obstructing immigration agents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
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