LONG-RANGE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

long-range

adjective

Definition of long-range

as in lasting

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Recent Examples of long-range Yet Washington continues to provide Ukraine with intelligence, which is used by Kyiv for targeting its middle- and long-range drone strikes inside Russia. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 While the early successes in the group stage had casual fans buzzing about a trip to the July 19 final—which, come on already—the sales teams at Fox and Telemundo weren’t gaming out long-range strategies for either the USMNT or Mexico. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026 Countries announced a World Bank-like joint funding system for military spending and a $50 billion project to develop new long-range weapons without US backing, while Lithuania’s president offered to send minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz. — semafor.com, 8 July 2026 Britain, France, and Germany pledged to spend more than $50 billion on long-range weapons. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-range

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Roughly 50 hours to a casual friend, 90 hours to a real one, 200-plus hours to build something lasting.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Hard-liners want to ensure lasting control over the waterway, which is a globally important conduit for fuel shipments and has become a critical lever in confronting the West.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of lasting

Adjective

Instead of a traditional city-to-city world tour, the ‘Together, Together’ Tour is built around extended residencies in seven markets.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Local reports indicate the facilities rely on water from an inland spring that is outside Caltrans' control, and the same rest area experienced a similar extended summer closure last year.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of extended

Adjective

The fans gave it, then gave it again, this time in the form of a standing ovation after Djokovic won the tiebreak and stood at Centre Court, his arms stretched wide.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026
An unimaginable weight rested on his shoulders when Alfonzo stepped into the batter’s box to a standing ovation.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

Ramp, the corporate card and expense management company backed by Iconiq and valued at $44 billion, is now Senra’s largest advertiser and, by CEO Glyman’s own description, an unconditional backer.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2026
At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.

— Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of unconditional

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