1
as in gaunt
being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed
we could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team
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as in broad
having considerable extent
a speech that took a rangy look at the problems facing the university
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Recent Examples of rangy
Elsewhere on defense, Porter is a rangy and athletic zone corner with strong ball skills.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Granada’s rangy infield gave Pittsburg fits.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Texas Tech’s second leading scorer and Sacramento native Darrion Williams struggled against Arkansas’ rangy defense most of the night, but made a late 3-pointer to force overtime and the go-ahead layup with less than 10 seconds left to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
He’s got some wiry strength and power with room to fill out and add lean muscle mass to a very rangy frame.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Granada’s rangy infield gave Pittsburg fits.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Texas Tech’s second leading scorer and Sacramento native Darrion Williams struggled against Arkansas’ rangy defense most of the night, but made a late 3-pointer to force overtime and the go-ahead layup with less than 10 seconds left to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
He’s got some wiry strength and power with room to fill out and add lean muscle mass to a very rangy frame.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rangy
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While Kahn was on the GLP-1 bandwagon earlier than most, her story has become the norm for those using weight loss drugs, finding their skin is looser and their face is more gaunt, creating a wealth of opportunity across the beauty ecosphere.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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Egon Schiele had his thing for gaunt girls and their undergarments.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Guanipa was detained as part of a broader operation that, according to Cabello, has led to the arrest of 38 individuals, including 21 Venezuelans and 17 foreigners.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Following the high-level talks in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month, both sides issued a rare joint statement to temporarily lower most tariffs on each other’s goods, while working toward a broader agreement.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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But the 17-year-old’s lanky 6ft 3in (190cm) frame and composure on the ball stood out and his return is eagerly awaited.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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At 6-3, 191 pounds, Campbell presents a lanky frame in the middle of the infield or in the outfield.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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House Speaker Matt Ritter, a Hartford Democrat who controls the agenda, keeps a close eye on the clock in the final days as numerous lawmakers want their bills on a wide variety of issues to pass in a scramble before the midnight adjournment.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Homelessness among veterans, young people and families was down by wide margins.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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She was dressed for vacation in a sheer white long sleeve mini dress and slides, while the realtor wore a casual travel-day combo of skinny jeans, a white t-shirt and sneakers.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Ball is too inattentive on that end despite his impressive offensive skill set, and Miller is quite skinny and struggles to wall up on opposing guards and wings through his core.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Make sure to include nuances, counter-intuitive insights, and advanced strategies that only someone with extensive experience would know.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Paging Stevie Young and his steady, sweeping right arm.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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However, as currently written, the legislation would create sweeping limitations that affect far more than high-risk transactions, including everyday residential purchases.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The spindly 6-0, 170-pounder made big strides each season after that.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Keep in mind, in the world of asparagus, thin and spindly is not always better than thick and chunky.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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“Rangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rangy. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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