long-range

adjective

Definition of long-rangenext
as in lasting

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Recent Examples of long-range Library trustees establish and support policies related to library operations, advocate for the library and its patrons, participate in long-range planning and manage library fiscal policies. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Attack submarines are also used for special operations support, mine warfare, and long-range precision strike missions when required. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 Ukraine has increasingly used long-range drone strikes to target infrastructure and supply networks deep inside Russia. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 Ukrainian attacks inside Russia In its war against Russia, Ukraine’s mastery of long-range drones has resulted in successful bombing of over 11 major Russian refining complexes, knocking out a significant share of Russia’s fuel-making capability. — Amy Myers Jaffe, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-range
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-range
  1. lasting
  2. extended
  3. standing
  4. unlimited
  5. unconditional
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  • Cobb County drivers experienced four long lasting, multilane freeway incidents in the same morning.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • By immersing oneself in a niche, studying local details, and building relationships, investors can effectively navigate market cycles and secure lasting success, maintaining a strong competitive edge.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • That arrangement coincided with an extended period with no group output as members prioritised solo careers, and subsquent fan frustration and widespread questions about the future of the group.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • My husband’s relatives (immediate and extended family) are all Christians for whom winning souls to salvation is a crucial matter.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • Upon her return to Chase Center, Los Angeles Sparks guard Kate Martin receives a pregame tribute video and a standing ovation; Martin played one season for the Valkyries before being cut in training camp this year.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Iyo Sky received a standing ovation for the sunny crowd in Minnesota.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of standing
Adjective
  • Horror stories—including one Claude enterprise client that racked up a $500 million bill—have made executives skittish about allowing unlimited employee access to frontier AI.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Strategic ignoring begins with recognizing that attention is not an unlimited asset, but a leadership resource.
    — Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • The letter gave the council 30 days from July 15 to respond with an unconditional commitment, or said the city risks legal action from the resident coalition.
    — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the film, what matters is not to reduce him to his trans identity, but to observe how he is received with unconditional love.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unconditional

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“Long-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-range. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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