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as in classified
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 roamed
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 arranged
to put into a particular arrangement
chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room
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Recent Examples of ranged
Before the outbreak of its latest war with Israel in 2023, estimates of Hezbollah's military strength ranged from 30,000 to more than 50,000 operatives.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
During my stay two days after opening, guests ranged from 20-something couples to pairs in their 70s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Its adjusted earnings outlook ranged from a loss of 20 cents per share up to earnings of 20 cents.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Population estimates ranged between 3 million and 8 million bees.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Officials said the children who died — three boys and five girls — ranged in age from 3 to 11 years old.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit also mentions the August 2025 increases for the original Switch console, which ranged from $30 to $50 depending on the model.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
The victims ranged in age from 6 to 61.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Once it was established that the group wasn’t moving—and police intervention would be required—the reactions ranged.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
During my stay two days after opening, guests ranged from 20-something couples to pairs in their 70s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Its adjusted earnings outlook ranged from a loss of 20 cents per share up to earnings of 20 cents.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Population estimates ranged between 3 million and 8 million bees.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Officials said the children who died — three boys and five girls — ranged in age from 3 to 11 years old.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit also mentions the August 2025 increases for the original Switch console, which ranged from $30 to $50 depending on the model.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
The victims ranged in age from 6 to 61.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Once it was established that the group wasn’t moving—and police intervention would be required—the reactions ranged.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranged
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In California, animals and plants on the verge of extinction can be classified as threatened, endangered or fully protected.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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They were both classified as EF0, Molina said.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have studied giant octopus relatives that roamed when dinosaurs were around, and researched some small octopuses that drilled into clams.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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My father roamed from the Beverly Hills Hilton to Chateau Marmont, arguing the case for his best Chardonnays.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Official accounts of the death toll from the operation have varied.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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The number of people injured has varied in the news reports, from as few as 29 people to as many as 61.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Shuttle services have been arranged to transport journalists between the media center and a hotel in the city’s main shopping mall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shipping can always be arranged—at a price.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tuipulotu had a career-high 13 sacks, Oweh had 7½ and Mack had five, spearheading a defense that ranked ninth in the league in points allowed last season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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This year, as in previous LABC polls, homelessness and housing affordability were the issues most on the minds of voters, with 95% saying homelessness was a very serious or serious problem, while 87% ranked housing affordability the same way.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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And his mind has wandered, naturally, to old teammates who could become new again.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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In February 2019, a few weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday, Mildred Hernandez, a resident with Alzheimer's, wandered out of Greenhaven in the middle of the night.—
Jordan Rau,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lagomarsini, who wore gold earrings and has arm tattoos, got organized.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous record of 391 pairs was set in 2018 by a United Kingdom dance troop, said Ashley Johnson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Visit Newport Beach, who organized the effort.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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This grouped gambling with alcohol use disorder and other addictions.—
Alex Hogan,
STAT,
10 Apr. 2026
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For example, in the apparel section at NEX Norfolk, major athletic brands like Nike, Under Armour and Athleta are grouped together, united only by a sign overhead advertising a 20% off discount.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Ranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranged. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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