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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
didn't know she had such a wide range of knowledge until I talked to her
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as in spectrum
the distance or extent between possible extremes
an actor who can go through the full range of emotion, from joy to sorrow, in mere minutes
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
they were stopped by security personnel while taking an innocent range through the palace grounds
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as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it
the high-end appliances include a professional-quality gas range
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as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
the American robin's winter range has steadily extended farther and farther north
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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
the campers were ranged in patrols, each patrol consisting of girls in a certain age group
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as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
she let her dog off the leash and whistled for him every now and then to make sure he didn't range out of hearing
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as in to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement
chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room
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Recent Examples of range
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
This question comes after social media erupted with a wide range of reactions to Kirk’s assassination.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
David Bressan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Ransom demands ranged from $75,000 to over $500,000.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The look combines the svelte shape of a sailing vessel with the cruising capability of a motoryacht along with that yacht type’s speed, space and range.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
This question comes after social media erupted with a wide range of reactions to Kirk’s assassination.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
These are organized into geologic map units, which range in composition from loose sand and gravel to very old bedrock.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Ransom demands ranged from $75,000 to over $500,000.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for range
Noun
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Summer is the best time to test the soil of lawns consisting of cool-season grass and pastures.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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But if work on Per Geijer goes forward, Kuhmunen said there will be no other routes for the Gabna herders to take the reindeer east from the mountains in the summer to the grazing pastures full of nutrient-rich lichen in the winter.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Yale’s lab has tracked these abductions for years now, and the group released its latest report on Tuesday, which shed more light on the scope and scale of Russia’s indoctrination efforts.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The standard deduction significantly reduced the scope of the SALT deduction, shifting its benefits toward higher-income taxpayers.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Dimon said that JPMorgan is privy to a spectrum of data around consumers, corporations and global trade.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The film operates under the Primetime banner, neurodivergent actor-producer Victoria Emslie’s platform dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices across disability, gender, global majority and sexuality spectrums.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Taking a stroll and admiring fall’s vibrant hues is a quintessential autumn activity — and according to The New York Times, Nashville is one of the best cities to soak in the reds, oranges, and yellows of the beloved season.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Sep. 2025
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That inspired me to walk off lunch by taking a circuitous stroll down to the docks in search of a water taxi.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Streaming platforms have blurred the line between prestige drama and casual binge.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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These spot fires outside of the containment lines are likely holdovers from the fire activity a few days ago.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Before Getting Started Grease filters are used to catch grease from your stove and filter the air in your kitchen.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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One of the images shared showed what appeared to be a makeshift hut surrounded by trees, while another showed a shelter, and one featured a tent and tarp, a gas bottle,a camping stove, and packs of what appeared to be alcohol.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Today, his focus is on Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane and expandable habitats.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every bite elicits wonder, provoking a quiet moment of gratitude for this lush, miraculous habitat.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Arguing that relocation can stem the loss of biodiversity, the government has classified some islands used by Nicobarese tribals as wildlife sanctuaries.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/range. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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