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 cache included enormous, 18-foot-long missiles, complex long-range radar systems, drone engines and optical equipment, even bullets hidden inside a truck battery. — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 According to its website, the almanac uses a mix of sunspot cycles, lunar position, tidal pull, and historical pattern weighting to make its long-range forecast. — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2026 Ukraine, for its part, has pursued long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistics hubs, seeking to raise the cost of the war for Moscow and test Putin's resolve after more than four-and-a-half years of conflict. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 The production plan is unusually aggressive for a new long-range weapon. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-range

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The virus can also cause numerous complications, including ear infections, diarrhea, lasting immune system damage, hospitalization, pneumonia, encephalitis, pregnancy problems and death.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
The loss of five first-round picks is a severe and lasting punishment for the Clippers that could hurt the franchise for many years to come.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of lasting

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This gives nuclear submarines essentially unlimited range from their reactor fuel compared with conventional submarines.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of unlimited

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Congressional leaders in both parties are pushing to lock in long-term, unconditional military commitments to Israel.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
The singer’s niece, Lainey Mae Parton, shared an emotional tribute after her grandmother’s burial, remembering the country legend as a source of unconditional love and support.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of unconditional

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