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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
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
For babies who don’t get the shot, the risk for vitamin K deficiency bleeding from a week after birth to 6 months ranges from 1 in 14,000 to 1 in 25,000 births.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The board approved ranges that included no increases, voting to support 0-2% hikes for one-year leases and 0-4% hikes for two-year leases.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Think high-quality, well-reviewed, aesthetically pleasing picks in a variety of styles, textures, and price ranges.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
However, keep in mind that tipping ranges vary by area, so an acceptable gratuity for a small delivery to an easily accessible location in the suburbs will likely differ from a more complex delivery to a location in New York City, Leighton notes.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Weekly well-being programming ranges from sunrise yoga and sound healing to paddleboarding and Aqua Fit.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 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
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
For babies who don’t get the shot, the risk for vitamin K deficiency bleeding from a week after birth to 6 months ranges from 1 in 14,000 to 1 in 25,000 births.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The board approved ranges that included no increases, voting to support 0-2% hikes for one-year leases and 0-4% hikes for two-year leases.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Think high-quality, well-reviewed, aesthetically pleasing picks in a variety of styles, textures, and price ranges.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
However, keep in mind that tipping ranges vary by area, so an acceptable gratuity for a small delivery to an easily accessible location in the suburbs will likely differ from a more complex delivery to a location in New York City, Leighton notes.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Weekly well-being programming ranges from sunrise yoga and sound healing to paddleboarding and Aqua Fit.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 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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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
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And thanks to South Florida’s population boom, real estate developers are descending on Wellington’s pastures.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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During their recent visit, the three docents set up scopes to zoom in on the nest.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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The Orion Nebula, a showpiece easily visible in small scopes or binoculars below Orion’s Belt, is a bright eyepiece-filling gem.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The new snake species, which researchers have given the scientific name Calamaria incredibilis, measures at just under eight inches long, is non-venomous, and is identified by its slender, brown scales with seven dark stripes along its back.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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What started with energy and intent gets labeled a pilot and never quite scales.—
Katy George,
Time,
11 May 2026
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Mariners starter Emerson Hancock, who had just six walks in his first six games, gave up three walks in the fourth inning.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Detmers issued a career-high six walks, after walking just nine hitters in his first seven starts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Now, the city is split into three Republican-leaning districts, its majority-Black population sliced up and bound to mostly white, rural and conservative communities along lines that branch away from Fowler and Wilson’s East Memphis neighborhood.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The digital twin created for one of Rajasthan’s largest state utilities mapped 5 million grid assets—poles, lines, transformers, and network infrastructure—by pulling together feeder, meter, and billing data previously stored in separate silos.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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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
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Hotez attributes this to humans increasingly interacting with wildlife and their habitats, including through urbanization and deforestation.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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At the Duke Lemur Center, visitors can walk through giant forest habitats helping to preserve some of the planet’s rarest mammals.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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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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“Ranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranges. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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