RANGES Synonyms: 246 Similar and Opposite Words

ranges 1 of 2

noun

plural of range

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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ranges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of range

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 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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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

Noun

Companies can reduce that risk by giving managers clearer guidance on pay ranges, internal equity and escalation processes. —

Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 The ethics rules do not require disclosure of specific amounts, but ranges of securities purchased. —

Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 May 2026 The new reports cover the first three months of 2026 and reported transaction values in broad ranges rather than exact amounts, showing a cumulative value of between $220 million and around $750 million. —

Reuters, NBC news, 14 May 2026 Further, military equipment such as radar and interceptor missiles often have limited ranges. —

Carla Martinez MacHain, The Conversation, 13 May 2026 The final vote will take place on June 25, and will likely fall in between the ranges. —

Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 12 May 2026 After all, the brand is synonymous with high-quality pigments and innovative finishes, inclusive color ranges, and the kind of skin-like finish that blurs the line between backstage artistry and everyday luxury. —

Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026 The mineral water contains 13 minerals and ranges from 35 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit. —

Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026 The mineral-rich water contains 13 minerals and ranges from 35 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit, giving guests room to ease into a soak or push into a serious heat session. —

Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026

Verb

The graphic T-shirt assortment ranges from tank tops to oversize silhouettes, and the swimwear is offered in bikinis and one-pieces for women and include patterns that coordinate with the men’s offering. —

Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 The dining scene ranges from longtime favorites like The Shed to newer spots such as Leo’s, while luxury hotels offer sweeping views of the desert and nearby Rocky Mountains. —

Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 From there, providers build out programs that can include hormone optimization, regenerative therapies and ongoing memberships, with pricing that ranges from several hundred dollars for entry-level diagnostics to five-figure annual memberships. —

Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026 Wild-eyed in a register that ranges from dreamy to terrified to stunned into submission, her performance is the most honestly felt thing here. —

Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026 The spa program ranges from aromatherapy treatments to comprehensive wellness experiences, including an indulgent chocolate body wrap and the signature psammotherapy quartz sand therapy, inspired by ancient healing traditions. —

Taryn White, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 That ranges from an underground punk rock and garage psych scene anchored by Goner Records and its annual Gonerfest to a thriving DJ scene fueling a series called The Hood Rave organized by singer Talibah Safiya. —

Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Foliage color ranges from chartreuse to bronze to purple to purple-black. —

Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 The crowd ranges, Daisy says, from people around her age and younger up through to veterans of the great ecstasy age of yore. —

Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026

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Noun

Waves of silicon, metal, and concrete would spoil views of Sardinia’s stunning beaches, rugged mountains, ancient pastures, and idyllic medieval villages, after all.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
And thanks to South Florida’s population boom, real estate developers are descending on Wellington’s pastures.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026