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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Ukraine has also continued its almost nightly long-range drone barrage of military and allied infrastructure targets deep inside Russia. Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026 If directed, the aircraft could release long-range weapons in coordination with US or allied forces, enabling standoff strikes without entering high-threat airspace. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026 Safran Nacelles manufactures nacelles for short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Ian King, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026 Ukraine has also continued its almost nightly long-range drone barrage of military and allied infrastructure targets deep inside Russia. ABC News, 25 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 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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