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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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 June 2026
Being much smaller, this new portable version can’t quite reach those ranges, however.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The home and core ranges reflected strong loyalty between these areas less than 258 miles apart.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2026
Piqué fabric from 1930s tennis apparel resurfaces throughout the lifestyle and performance ranges, updated with sweat-wicking technology and looser, boxier cuts in the womenswear.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
While some countries have convenience stores on every corner and delicious wine, America has ginormous megashops with shooting ranges, cowboy hats, and aisles and aisles of beaver plushies.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Basic ranges are typically water-resistant for up to 24 hours in standing water, while other laminates extend that resistance to 48 hours.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
SoFi rate ranges are current as of 5/21/2026 and are subject to change at any time.
—Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 17 June 2026
That process automatically estimates users’ ages and permits them to chat only with others estimated to be in similar age ranges.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 June 2026
The park ranges from roughly 200 to 2,000 feet in elevation, so the outing can be a gentle walk or a seriously out-of-breath climb.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The menu ranges from chicken wings and loaded tater tots to burgers and hot dogs, with build-your-own s’mores for dessert.
—Sarah Linn
june 23, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Why misinformation works and how to disable it Climate misinformation ranges from misleading to absurd.
—Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The average cost ranges from $302-$639 per person for a two-person room.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Its cooking difficulty ranges from easy to advanced, and its services offer the option to omit ingredients like dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, and more.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
The group ranges in age from teenagers to older adults and includes several locals who are taking the tour for the first time.
—Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Outsiders tend to cram people into a box, force them to fit a message that ranges from exploitative to tediously well-meaning.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
The launch marks a new chapter for a series that dates back to 1985, when Sanlorenzo introduced the fiberglass SL57, the first model in what would become one of yachting’s most recognizable ranges.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 June 2026
Being much smaller, this new portable version can’t quite reach those ranges, however.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The home and core ranges reflected strong loyalty between these areas less than 258 miles apart.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2026
Piqué fabric from 1930s tennis apparel resurfaces throughout the lifestyle and performance ranges, updated with sweat-wicking technology and looser, boxier cuts in the womenswear.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
While some countries have convenience stores on every corner and delicious wine, America has ginormous megashops with shooting ranges, cowboy hats, and aisles and aisles of beaver plushies.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Basic ranges are typically water-resistant for up to 24 hours in standing water, while other laminates extend that resistance to 48 hours.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
SoFi rate ranges are current as of 5/21/2026 and are subject to change at any time.
—Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 17 June 2026
That process automatically estimates users’ ages and permits them to chat only with others estimated to be in similar age ranges.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Verb
The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 June 2026
The park ranges from roughly 200 to 2,000 feet in elevation, so the outing can be a gentle walk or a seriously out-of-breath climb.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The menu ranges from chicken wings and loaded tater tots to burgers and hot dogs, with build-your-own s’mores for dessert.
—Sarah Linn
june 23, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Why misinformation works and how to disable it Climate misinformation ranges from misleading to absurd.
—Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The average cost ranges from $302-$639 per person for a two-person room.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Its cooking difficulty ranges from easy to advanced, and its services offer the option to omit ingredients like dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, and more.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
The group ranges in age from teenagers to older adults and includes several locals who are taking the tour for the first time.
—Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Outsiders tend to cram people into a box, force them to fit a message that ranges from exploitative to tediously well-meaning.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranges
Noun
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Every morning, hundreds of sheep arrive for milking in the village from the high pastures of Mount Nemrut, Turkey.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The architect transformed eight 40-foot shipping containers into a nearly 2,600-square-foot residence overlooking peaceful cow pastures.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Permissions are increasingly derived at runtime from natural-language intent in ways that OAuth scopes were never designed to govern.—
Harsh Singhal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Federal prosecutors allege that Ross and Rhodes concealed their fraud scheme by submitting false documents to CHA, including proposals, scopes of work and invoices.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The seizures added up to about 420 grams of cocaine, $2,291 in cash, a rifle, four pistols, various magazines and ammunition, and digital scales and packaging materials believed to be used in narcotics distribution, the sheriff's office said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Operational Complexity Can Scale Faster Than Revenue Most growth models function under the assumption that operational complexity scales proportionally with revenue.—
Justin Hertzberg,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Then Muncy — later replaced by the pinch-running Call — and Ward drew walks.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The Hermosa Beach Pier closed Sunday morning after a truck collided with nearby power lines.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Trees and power lines were knocked down, leaving some residents without electricity.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 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
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The beavers’ work has also created a mosaic of different habitats, encouraging other animals to flock to the site, including birds, butterflies, bats and even freshwater shrimp and fish.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The 50,000-acre property in southern Indiana is the state’s second-largest parcel of public land and offers limited but prized deer and turkey hunting and varied habitats that are regularly used by rare and even endangered species of birds, amphibians, and invertebrates.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Today, the resort city consistently ranks as one of the most expensive in Southern California with a median home price of more than $3 million.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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The state also ranks fourth in the nation for childhood poverty and hunger, according to Katie Ruth Camp, the organization's vice president of marketing and public relations.—
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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“Ranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranges. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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