as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur
an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe
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Recent Examples of far-fetched
Some scientists, however, have suggested that current volcanic activity on Mars and Venus may not be so far-fetched after all, with new evidence emerging from recent studies.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Still, Jones improving his production in 2025 by a large margin is not far-fetched.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Other projects indicate the grandiose vision might be a little far-fetched.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
When it was discussed a decade ago, the plan seemed far-fetched.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Still, Jones improving his production in 2025 by a large margin is not far-fetched.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Other projects indicate the grandiose vision might be a little far-fetched.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
When it was discussed a decade ago, the plan seemed far-fetched.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for far-fetched
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“Far-fetched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-fetched. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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