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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Russian bombers and long-range cruise missiles can approach through northern corridors. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 Set aside some time to think about your long-range goals. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 American long-range fire is still very effective. David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026 The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes. Natalia Abbakumova, Washington Post, 17 May 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 May. 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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