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 The Cubs also have to consider the long-range outlook with Cabrera, who is under club control through the 2028 season. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The aircraft launched from a zero-length launcher, connected with operators over a long-range datalink, and later transitioned between separate control systems during the mission. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Beyond the supply of drones, the British government has also provided long-range Storm Shadow missiles during the conflict. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Kyiv — Ukraine launched more than 600 drones at Moscow overnight, the Russian capital's mayor said Tuesday, calling it one of the largest long-range Ukrainian assaults on the Moscow region since the war began more than four-and-a-half years ago. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-range

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Adjective

Small actions can have lasting effects Our findings suggest that many opportunities for suicide prevention occur during ordinary daily interactions.

— Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
What to Watch for Roberts did not give any indication in his order Friday about when the court could issue a more lasting decision in the case.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasting

Adjective

The state has also taken corrective action on debt and paid down $10 billion in long standing pension debt, which had accumulated for several decades dating back to the 1940’s.

— Kevin McNabola, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Broadway producers traditionally gauge audience reaction by warm applause at the end of Act 1 or a standing ovation during curtain call.

— William Earl, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of standing

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Bail was set at $40,000 unconditional or $20,000 with conditions, the county attorney’s office said Friday.

— Austin Mullen, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Forgo those weapons, as the Iranians have done until now, and the result is destruction, attempts at regime change, and demands for unconditional surrender.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of unconditional

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