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plural of range
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as in pastures
open land over which livestock may roam and feed knew exactly how many head of cattle were turned out on the range that morning to graze

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as in scales
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 lines
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another from the air, the mountain range stretched as far as we could see in both directions

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as in stoves
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 habitats
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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ranges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of range
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as in varies
to occur within a continuous range of variation the color of Florida grapefruit can range anywhere from pale pink to ruby red

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Recent Examples of ranges
Noun
Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Technological advances have already made drones cheaply and readily available for purchase, with longer ranges, higher payloads, and an improved ability to evade electronic warfare. Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026 These ranges factor in pay TV plans, NFL Sunday Ticket prices and the cheapest subscriptions to Netflix, Peacock and Prime. Takashi Williams, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The Home Depot is also offering major appliance savings, including up to 35% off select refrigerators, washers and dryers, and ranges, plus up to 40% off select dishwashers. ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The stock market is doing just enough, through slim trading volumes and narrow index trading ranges, to escape August with its uptrend intact. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 In practice, American pilots will be able to detect an enemy on radar, launch the missile from extreme ranges and destroy the target before coming within close proximity to the enemy, potentially increasing the pilot's survivability. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The expanding kill zones now place artillery within range, particularly systems such as the D-30 and 2S1, which have effective ranges of roughly 15 to 22 kilometers. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 However, many repairs will fall within the specified coverage ranges. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
The guiding hand behind the classics-forward menu is chef Frank Sham, whose experience ranges from the Marco Polo Shenzhen Hotel in China to Relais & Chateaux's Wedgewood Hotel Vancouver. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 The iPhone 17's price ranges from $799 to $1,999 depending on the model. ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 The information ranges from a broad overview of how a team could fare this season to other more specific tidbits regarding particular players and roster construction. Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Museum admission ranges from $16 to $20 online depending on age and student or military status. Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 By the time Thursday wraps up, much of Northern California along the Coastal and Klamath ranges should expect at least a quarter inch, with lesser amounts in the Sacramento Valley. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The MoMA Baggu collection collaboration retail ranges from $18 to $74. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The unlicensed recovery center underworld ranges from places that pamper patients with space and very personal care by licensed medical professionals to places that cram patients into spaces minded by people with limited or no medical training. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranges
Noun
  • Prolonged periods of drought are scorching French pastures, leeching them of their usual lush green vitality and leaving behind parched, lifeless yellow fields.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The ranchers depend on snowmelt that feeds the Colorado River and its tributaries to nourish grasses and hay pastures for their herds.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As marketing departments respond to these market changes, procurement executives’ scopes are evolving in parallel.
    Michelle Douglas, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • While the former describes the universe on scales of planets, stars and black holes, even demonstrating how galaxies and galaxy clusters formed, the latter describes the counterintuitive physics found on scales smaller than atoms.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Gulf countries are building up local car industries at varying scales.
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The research includes multiple studies, and is not just focused on ex-football players, but on women and men in various walks of life.
    Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Gusto allowed five runs on 10 hits and two walks across 4 2/3 innings, ending what had been a nice stretch.
    Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • At 34, frustrated by the lack of a decent salary and deteriorating living conditions, including declining healthcare and long lines for gasoline, De La Cruz began to think about leaving Cuba.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • For me, the most important aspects of this game for the Vikings are the performances of the offensive and defensive lines.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For stoves that must be pulled out, unplug or shut off gas first, protect your floor with cardboard, then vacuum, mop, and wipe the stove sides before pushing it back.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The investigation found that the unpermitted excavation degraded sensitive habitats, according to a commission fact sheet.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Black rat snakes occupy an expansive range of habitats, from swamps and marshes to forests and fields.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Moore ranks fourth in the NFL in yards after the catch (3,205) since being drafted in 2018, and the Bills had the seventh-most YAC last season (2,052).
    Vic Tafur, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Florida ranks last nationwide in teacher pay and per student funding.
    Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

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