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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
As the region’s megadrought continues, roaming mammals, like black bears and mountain lions, may start to occupy larger ranges, widening their territory in the search for water and other resources. John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Its unveiling marked a turning point in the evolution of fleet defense, where lasers, once confined to experimental test ranges, are now being positioned as operational assets aboard warships. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025 Since its founding, Blue Jeans Golf has acquired and transformed four driving ranges, growing revenue by 300 to 500 percent at each location. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 According to the journals, Westman had recently broken up with a long-term partner, bought three firearms in one month, began frequenting gun ranges, and quit a job at a local marijuana dispensary. Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025 So far, the Treasury yield curve’s steepening action has remained within the longstanding yield ranges. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025 Satellite connection *Price ranges are subject to change and vary by location. Kara McGinley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025 Location plays a big role, Keoleian said, because battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs use more fuel at lower temperatures and therefore have shorter ranges in cooler regions, according to the release. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
The capsule’s color palette ranges from moss greens, dark browns and ochre-yellow nuances to coppery orange reminiscent of the Highlands in the fall season. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 The sofa ranges in price from $999 to $1,099 depending on the fabric choice (velvet is slightly higher priced) and Article offers Affirm payment plans. Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025 Most stains provide a specific humidity window alongside the temperature window guides, which typically ranges from 40% to 70% humidity. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025 The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 Overnight airport parking ranges from $11 to $20 per day. Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Their collection ranges from ancient religious artifacts to modern memorabilia, including items owned by celebrities. Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025 Salary ranges should be disclosed and listed in job announcements. Danaya Wilson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 His experience ranges from youth athletes to Olympic and professional-level athletes. Andy Fata-Chan, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranges
Noun
  • Summer is the best time to test the soil of lawns consisting of cool-season grass and pastures.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • And history and storytelling are beasts of different pastures.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The traditional client-vendor dynamic, defined by retainers, inflexible scopes and long approval cycles, no longer matches the speed or complexity of today’s business environment.
    Humphrey Ho, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Mets starter David Peterson surrendered eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over just two innings.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Barnett allowed five runs on eight hits with a strikeout and no walks.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Seventy-six percent described providing multiple lines of care as almost like a full-time job.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The lens surface gradually transitions in prescription strength, with no lines bifurcating your vision.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The San Diego River Park Foundation does trash pickups near the San Diego River to prevent that trash from going into the ocean, and also ensuring that the local habitats are clean.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
  • While the Maine Birding Trail lists many birding sites in the state, Lund added there are certain places or habitats beloved by specific birds.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But the club ranks 11th in outs above average (eight).
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization lobbying for greater gun control across the country, ranks Minnesota 14th in the nation on gun law strength.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In a video, Billy Ray roams a large grassy field while listening to the song on his phone.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The saiga antelope roams the Eurasian steppe of Central Asia.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • While 77% of companies either encourage or don’t restrict AI use, adoption varies dramatically across where people sit in the org chart.
    Brad Rencher, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The best system for detangling mats varies based on hair type.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025

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