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long-range

adjective

Definition of long-rangenext
as in lasting

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Recent Examples of long-range The Boise area had a 40% to 50% chance of above-normal temperatures in October, November and December, according to the latest long-range forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026 The Increment 2 contract therefore represents both a manufacturing milestone and another step in the Army’s effort to expand its long-range precision-strike capabilities. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 Severe Weather Europe's long-range analysis notes that the developing strong El Niño could help create a pattern favorable for a midwinter polar-vortex disruption. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Although the Valkyrie never entered service as a bomber, the demonstration showcased the potential for sustained, long-range supersonic flight in a transport-sized aircraft. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 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
  • Despite the film’s success and lasting impact, Ostrum decided to quit acting not long after the film, turning to veterinary medicine as a career.
    — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The implication is that the choice is not necessarily between China, the US, Europe or the Gulf, but whether competition among them can be used to secure more lasting economic capacity.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • That makes the current setup more constructive than late May, when XLK was coming off a nearly parabolic two-month run and appeared much more extended.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
  • One has autism and ADHD and has an Individualized Education Program that specifically addresses the difficulty of sitting still for extended periods.
    — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • Crucially, structures have matured past equity into standing credit facilities.
    — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The 43-year-old right-hander, a 10-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young Award winner over 21 major league seasons, left the field for the final time, holding his daughter's hand, as the Comerica Park crowd gave him a standing ovation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of standing
Adjective
  • Subscription packages have a three-performance minimum and include preferred pricing and unlimited complimentary ticket-exchange privileges.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2026
  • All three plans deliver unlimited data and a five-year price guarantee.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Moscow's demand for a comprehensive peace deal, not a temporary break in hostilities, following Ukraine's call for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Moscow’s demand for a comprehensive peace deal, not a temporary break in hostilities, following Ukraine’s call for a complete and unconditional ceasefire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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