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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Overnight, Russia launched one ballistic missile and 126 long-range drones at Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian air force. Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026 Overnight, Russia launched one ballistic missile and 126 long-range drones at Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian air force. Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 The RefCam views of Morgan Rogers’ two long-range strikes in Aston Villa’s 2-1 win against Manchester United in December were arguably better than those provided by the traditional television cameras. Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 The Lakers have two of the best long-range shooters in the NBA. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 18 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 24 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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