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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 scopes
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 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 walks
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 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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as in ranks
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 roams
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 classifies
to put into a particular arrangement
chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room
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Recent Examples of ranges
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
This procedure allows validation of performance covering actual ranges, climatic conditions, and flight profiles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
The ordinance had put restrictions in place for home shooting ranges.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
While a pair of Victoria Beckham ready-to-wear jeans alone can cost you hundreds of dollars, the designer's collection at Gap ranges from $38 to $329 dollars.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Smoke has drifted hundreds of miles across the Southeast, pushing air quality into unhealthy ranges for vulnerable residents from Atlanta to South Carolina.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Pressure washers are graded by their pressure ranges.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
For one, the forms ask only for reporting values in broad ranges, making precise calculations of his wealth impossible.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The average price to cross through the canal ranges between $300,000 and $400,000 depending on the vessel.
—Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The average cost for a general pest control service ranges from $100 to $500.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
On the Anthropologie and Ulta websites, a tin or tube of Rosebud products ranges from $7 to $8.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
The cost of the socks ranges between $30 and $46.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Prince's list of musical collaborators ranges from Miles Davis to Madonna to Janelle Monáe.
—Darío Gael Blanco, Vanity Fair, 25 Apr. 2026
Across the region, the average date of the last frost ranges from mid-April to early June, according to the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
All of Raphael’s portraits in the octagon are quite distinct—the palette ranges from emerald green and cinnabar to earthy browns and bone black—but there is one bizarre consistency.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
In like-for-like markets and today’s exchange ranges, Michael‘s opening frame is the biggest ever for a musical biopic (and that’s with and without previews, and with and without China).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
This procedure allows validation of performance covering actual ranges, climatic conditions, and flight profiles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
The ordinance had put restrictions in place for home shooting ranges.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
While a pair of Victoria Beckham ready-to-wear jeans alone can cost you hundreds of dollars, the designer's collection at Gap ranges from $38 to $329 dollars.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Smoke has drifted hundreds of miles across the Southeast, pushing air quality into unhealthy ranges for vulnerable residents from Atlanta to South Carolina.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Pressure washers are graded by their pressure ranges.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
For one, the forms ask only for reporting values in broad ranges, making precise calculations of his wealth impossible.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Her purview ranges from billion-dollar brands like Olay and SK-II to the ever-buzzy Farmacy and more.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The average price to cross through the canal ranges between $300,000 and $400,000 depending on the vessel.
—Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The average cost for a general pest control service ranges from $100 to $500.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
On the Anthropologie and Ulta websites, a tin or tube of Rosebud products ranges from $7 to $8.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
The cost of the socks ranges between $30 and $46.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Prince's list of musical collaborators ranges from Miles Davis to Madonna to Janelle Monáe.
—Darío Gael Blanco, Vanity Fair, 25 Apr. 2026
Across the region, the average date of the last frost ranges from mid-April to early June, according to the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
All of Raphael’s portraits in the octagon are quite distinct—the palette ranges from emerald green and cinnabar to earthy browns and bone black—but there is one bizarre consistency.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranges
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The adjacent landscape of overgrown pastures was a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, with enough space between to allow blueberries to spread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood The Domaine is only 10 minutes down the road from A Mandria, accessed via a discreet gate and unfolding through peaceful pastures, maquis, and holm oak to the glorious curve of golden sand that is the Grande Plage d’Erbaghju.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Men in khaki stood with scopes on rooftops nearby, and questions among newer protesters circulated.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Cook testified that police also found 100 other firearms, scopes and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Flagg and Knueppel traded places as betting favorites during the season, but Flagg’s 96-point outburst over two games on the second-to-last weekend might have tipped the scales.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Flagg and Knueppel traded places as betting favorites during the season, but Flagg's 96-point outburst over two games on the second-to-last weekend might have tipped the scales.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the home runs attract much of the attention, Getz is happy to see that Murakami drew a team-leading 21 walks heading into Friday’s game.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Samuel Isturiz tossed 5 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, two runs and three walks while recording two strikeouts for the Tigers.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The writing in Book of Love thrives on this sort of ambiguity; the band would rather listeners read between every one of its lines than have the story spelled out for them.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vehicles appear to have been tossed, power lines are down, and roofs are missing.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Embrace the area's natural wonders with activities like golfing, biking, and exploring diverse wildlife habitats.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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This has limited our understanding of the development of these creatures and their habitats across time.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Phillies fired Thomson as the team ranks last or in the bottom part of the league in several statistical categories, like run differential, ERA, batting average and OPS, largely with the same roster as the previous four seasons.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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While at Penn State, Trautwein, a former All-SEC performer for the Gators, recruited Miller out of Anna, Texas, as well as Hiller, who hails from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and ranks as the nation’s top interior line prospect.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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