Synonyms of long-rangenext
1
: relating to or fit for long distances
long-range rockets
2
: involving or taking into account a long period of time
long-range planning

Examples of long-range in a Sentence

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Freshmen Nelly Strong and Legend Tyler made sure the Monarchs bench contributed to a long-range attack that tallied 10 3-pointers. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026 Currently, both long-range models show the storm center sliding through the Carolinas and northeast into the Atlantic. Bill Kelly, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 This capability is especially relevant for wide-area ocean surveillance, where early detection can determine the effectiveness of long-range strike missions. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026 Those with legacy systems struggle to adopt AI tools effectively because AI performs poorly in environments with subtle control flow, long-range dependencies, and unexpected patterns. Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-range

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of long-range was in 1809

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“Long-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-range. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

long-range

adjective
-ˈrānj
1
: relating to or fit for long distances
a long-range gun
2
: long-term
long-range planning

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