long-range

adjective

Definition of long-rangenext
as in lasting

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Recent Examples of long-range For years, Overland Park has been working on a long-range plan to transform Central Overland Park into a more walkable, vibrant and engaging space for residents, workers and visitors. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 Government research agencies, oil-producing countries and big oil and gas companies all produce long-range projections of demand and supply. — The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Iran’s long-range, highly accurate Shahed-136 attack drones — flying fiberglass triangles that cost about $35,000 each — have helped Tehran hold off the world’s most powerful military. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026 Ukraine's long-range drones have repeatedly targeted Russian fuel depots and industrial plants that are a mainstay of Moscow's economy and war effort. — CBS News, 28 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
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  • According to the American Psychological Association, self-affirmations, even in small doses, can have lasting effects on our self-esteem.
    — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The lack of renovations will mete out pain to the DIY renovations market and pros, and if the situation lasts too long, also potentially to the homeowners in more lasting ways.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • Each episode follows one garden over an extended period, capturing animal behavior rarely witnessed by human eyes – from raising families and defending territories to hunting, courting and surviving the changing seasons.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The United States is a glaring exception, with no passenger trains that meet the global definition of high speed, or that run at least 150 mph for extended trips.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 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
  • Since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision unleashed unlimited torrents of money into political campaigns, elections are now largely financed by big money donors and super PACs.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The plan provides 2TB of lifetime storage, unlimited downloads, and support for individual file uploads up to 15GB.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • South Korea has not given the project an unconditional green light and says its participation will depend on the economics.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 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.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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