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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
didn't know she had such a wide range of knowledge until I talked to her
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as in spectrum
the distance or extent between possible extremes
an actor who can go through the full range of emotion, from joy to sorrow, in mere minutes
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
they were stopped by security personnel while taking an innocent range through the palace grounds
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as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it
the high-end appliances include a professional-quality gas range
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as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
the American robin's winter range has steadily extended farther and farther north
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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
the campers were ranged in patrols, each patrol consisting of girls in a certain age group
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as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
she let her dog off the leash and whistled for him every now and then to make sure he didn't range out of hearing
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as in to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement
chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room
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Recent Examples of range
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
The set-up — in contrast to previous manager Roy Hodgson’s compact, safety-first approach in the first half of last season — allows Wharton to display his full range.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
An additional six facilities were cited for food safety violations ranging from cockroaches to mold and dirty cooking pans.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Niecy had an incredible opportunity to show her range in that Jeffrey Dahmer series.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
The set-up — in contrast to previous manager Roy Hodgson’s compact, safety-first approach in the first half of last season — allows Wharton to display his full range.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
Price ranges from $4.9 million to $100 million for the penthouse.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
An additional six facilities were cited for food safety violations ranging from cockroaches to mold and dirty cooking pans.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for range
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High prices have contributed to homelessness and the growing trend of Californians leaving for cheaper, not greener, pastures in neighboring states, according to recent PPIC analysis.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Taking his cows to pasture, Mr. Parray walks down the narrow road that leads to India’s last checkpoint – barely 500 yards away.—
Fahad Shah,
Christian Science Monitor,
5 May 2025
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The scope for Wieffer, O’Riley and Gomez to improve in their second seasons at Brighton provides hope of bridging the gap.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Are these films more intimate in scope, or has there been there a shift in scale?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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But that can really coexist on both sides of the political spectrum.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
12 May 2025
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But critics across the political spectrum, including some Republicans, say the arrangement raises serious legal and constitutional questions—especially given Trump’s private business ties in the region and the shadow of past emoluments controversies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
12 May 2025
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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To access the bed, the stove is moved and the countertop is raised to reveal a pillow.—
Adam Williams
May 14,
New Atlas,
14 May 2025
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Just like physical pain tells us to move our hand off a hot stove, psychological pain tells us to emotionally or socially distance ourselves from people who might harm our goals or well-being.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Genetic analyses suggest that key sea pen traits have evolved convergently in response to habitat depth and substrate type.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Spider monkeys are classified as an endangered species and are at risk of nearing extinction due to habitat loss, hunting and the exotic animal trade — and demand for the adorable primates has surged in recent years.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Our writers picked a few obvious candidates (anytime Lamar Jackson-Patrick Mahomes clash in any year classifies as must-see).—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Based on double-occupancy stateroom bookings, groups typically need to have a minimum of five to eight cabins to be classified as a group.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Animals roam freely without the need for paved paths.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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Phillip left that night with a wad of cash, and, still under the influence, began roaming the city.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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“Range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/range. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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