long-range

adjective

Definition of long-rangenext
as in lasting

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Recent Examples of long-range The ministry in Moscow also said that its forces shot down at least 258 Ukrainian long-range drones overnight. — David Brennan, ABC News, 30 July 2026 Ukrainian long-range drones and missiles have battered Russia’s oil sector, causing a fuel crisis. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Its long-range drones and missiles have battered Russia's oil sector, causing a fuel crisis there. — CBS News, 30 July 2026 The move suggests Beijing is expanding its long-range strike capability across a much larger fleet instead of limiting it to a few advanced vessels. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 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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  • Conversely, founders solely focused on money often burn out, lacking the profound commitment needed to build enduring companies and create lasting legacies.
    — Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Another is Judge Sweeney bypassing a temporary restraining order (TRO) to issue a more lasting preliminary injunction (PI).
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • Contreras returning to the lineup for Sunday’s series finale or some time soon afterwards would be huge for the Red Sox, who can’t afford to be without his bat for an extended period of time.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Arsenal responded quickly, with Dowman scoring a goal that was viewed as controversial by the home fans as one of their players was down injured for an extended period of that passage of play.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • Zack Fox has leaned into a similar instinct with his own gathering-style events, treating a show less as a transaction and more as a standing invitation to a recurring crowd.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Rick Moranis received a standing ovation Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, where the long-dormant actor was part of a panel promoting the upcoming Spaceballs sequel.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Definition of standing
Adjective
  • The Australian regulator is taking issue with what's shared in group chats of up to 200 people and channels with unlimited reach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Another error is confusing dependability with unlimited availability, leading to burnout when reliable employees are constantly overloaded with last-minute or after-hours requests.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • My love is unconditional and nothing will separate me from your cheesy beefy burrito and avocado chicken stacker.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Each fellow will also retain the unconditional right to publish in any journal, even if the findings are critical of Polymarket.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 29 July 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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