long-range

adjective

Definition of long-rangenext
as in lasting

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Recent Examples of long-range Rachid has unveiled the misuse of the testing and its long-range consequences on the local populations and land. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 The yacht is envisioned with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, enabling long-range cruising with less noise and emissions than conventional all-diesel setups. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 In the 81st minute, Ryan’s long-range shot answered back for the Summit and the final margin. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 The advent of cheap long-range weapons has allowed each side almost unlimited access to the energy infrastructure on which the other depends. — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 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
Adjective
  • Congress must put lasting protections for scientific independence into law.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Democrats are cautioning against overconfidence, and discussing how to translate their midterm success into more lasting power.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • By allowing advanced sonar capabilities to be deployed further forward and for extended periods of time, LDS significantly enhances operational persistence while reducing risks to personnel and high-value assets, as per the release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The slightly tottering, Polish-speaking android addressed the crowd before Żydowicz joined it for an extended back-and-forth about the role of AI in cinema.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • At that time, there was barely any published reporting about the toxicity of standing homes.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Spokesperson Josh Hall said the two skydivers, visiting from out of town, were participating in the California Women’s Upright Record team, which was organizing a world-record attempt for the number of women to execute a standing-stance dive.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of standing
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  • Plans run from accident-only up to its unlimited Ultimate tier, and accident-and-illness coverage includes alternative therapies, dental illness and hereditary conditions.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • When the 2025 House settlement limited rosters to 105 players instead of effectively unlimited, coaches were less willing to go all out in practice and risk injuries.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • El-Sayed has called Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide and called for an end to unconditional military aid.
    — Erin Cox, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
  • In the primary, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee courted Ford for a possible endorsement but ultimately found policy differences with him, Ford said, including his declining to support unconditional military aid to Israel.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 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 Nov. 2026.

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