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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 spectrums
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
You should also be prepared to replace worn hoses, especially for ranges that connect with flexible gas lines. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 Focus on a nutrient-dense, minimally processed, and balanced diet that includes protein, fat, and carbohydrates within the ranges established by the AMDR. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025 Warmer weather provides favorable conditions for mosquito habitats -- from their breeding grounds to expanding their ranges, Carney said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025 The region is home to 85% of the Defense Department’s airspace for training maneuvers and 67% of the Marine Corps’ live-fire training ranges. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025 The system’s Targeting Electronics Optical Box (TEOB) provides onboard computing for day and night operations, allowing the quadruped to identify, track, and engage multiple targets with high precision at extended ranges. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025 What follows are some of the government job openings listed by the county with pay ranges of $100,000 a year or more. Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 Winner may select any available dates within the aforementioned date ranges, subject to availability and any blackout dates imposed by The Surrey Hotel (including holidays, peak periods, and special events). Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025 By comparison, the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)—missiles and rockets currently used by both launchers—have ranges of up to 186 miles and 93 miles, respectively, according to Lockheed Martin. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
This ranges from, in some cases, arson, in some cases attempted sabotage. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025 The Mommy & Me classes consist of a structured series of five weekly sessions, each lasting 75 minutes, designed to provide essential support for moms and their newborns, particularly for those in the age ranges of 0-3 months and 4-6 months. Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025 The collection ranges from reversible puffer jackets to wool baseball caps and varsity bombers, and Roller Rabbit’s loungewear. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 Landmark Credit Union Live is one of approximately 25 venues with capacity ranges from 2,000 to 7,000 that are in the works in North America, Billboard reported in August. Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025 The 13-inch model features a resolution of 2,732 by 2,048 pixels, an adaptive refresh rate that ranges from 10Hz to 120Hz, 1,000 nits of brightness for SDR content, and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits for HDR content. PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025 This is a source of frustration, as the average coffee mug ranges in size from 8 to 16 ounces. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025 The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025 Crafted in Grasse, France, the line ranges from single- and double-wick designs (Baobab helped pioneer the multi-wick format) to showstopping seven-wick, 13-inch statement candles. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranges
Noun
  • These days, entrepreneurial sorts are likely to flee entertainment for the booming pastures of AI.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The Americans pushed inland through the bocage, a landscape of fields or pastures, divided by immense hedgerows, weeds, bushes, and trees.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
  • They can also be modified to accommodate different rounds, scopes and lighter stocks made of fiberglass.
    Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In order to reach him, messages had to be relayed by his lieutenants, who went on twice-weekly walks with him.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The study found that taking brisk walks for 30 minutes per day at least three days per week could help reduce bone loss and improve bone health.
    Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Travelers are increasingly paying more for fewer services, a trend spreading from airlines to hotels and cruise lines.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Although cruise lines Viking, Seabourn, and Quark Expeditions offer submersibles or helicopters on some of their expedition ships, Scenic is the only line with both on board.
    Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Plants to Always Leave Standing The dry stems of certain native perennials offer excellent nesting habitats for around 25% of native bee species that utilize cavity nesting.
    Benjamin Vogt, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The exhibit has interactive features connected to Wisconsin's native plants, animals and habitats.
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • His production, measured by EPA per start on pass plays and QB rushes, ranks second among 33 qualifying quarterbacks (minimum three starts) this season, per TruMedia.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Cupertino famously serves as a hub for the tech juggernaut Apple and ranks among the wealthiest cities in the county, with a median household income of $231,139 according to the 2023 data from the US Census.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Perhaps a dog barks too much, a cat roams through the yard, or pets are relieving themselves in unwanted areas.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • There was one consequential defensive bust that was likely related to Warner’s absence, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was particularly effective throwing to the middle of the field, where Warner usually roams.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Colorectal cancer treatment varies by person, but usually involves some combination of chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation.
    Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Pricing varies depending on the performance date and seating location, with weeknight shows typically offering better value than weekend dates.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Ranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranges. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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