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

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Epic Fury opened with the most exquisite tools available—stealth bombers, stealth fighters, electronic attack, cyberwar, long-range cruise missiles and penetrating munitions. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 In contrast, neutral atom arrays allow long-range connections between qubits, enabling what researchers call high-rate codes. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026 The Model 3 is typically offered in a base version that has the least range, a long-range version and a powerful Performance model. ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 Here’s a look at the outlook from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center, as well as what long-range weather models are suggesting for the next few weeks. Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 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 3 Apr. 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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