RANGING Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

ranging 1 of 2

adjective

as in nomadic

traveling from place to place a ranging bear has been spotted at bird feeders in different parts of town

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ranging

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verb

present participle of range

as in classifying

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 wandering

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 varying

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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as in arranging

to put into a particular arrangement chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room

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Recent Examples of ranging

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The rooms There are 10 room categories ranging from inner view rooms that look out over the hotel’s atrium and city-facing suites with private terraces, as well as smaller rooms that overlook the Guggenheim, in addition to the premier-level rooms and suites. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 As drone warfare continues to reshape the battlefield, military planners worldwide are prioritizing layered air-defense networks capable of addressing threats ranging from small commercial drones to more advanced unmanned systems. —

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026 The resort is expected to include 18 stand-alone pavilions with private pools and extensive luxury amenities on the west side of the island and 21 private building lots on the east side of the island, with prices ranging from $7-to-$21 million. —

Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Available in various nude shades ranging from dark to light, these lightweight and breathable shorts prevent chafing while smoothing your midsection. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Despite gains in keeping forest standing, however, many other threats, ranging from climate change to potential legislation on the horizon, are putting the forest at risk. —

ABC News, 11 June 2026 According to the tech titan, businesses of all sizes can now use Amazon’s LTL services to move freight ranging from one to six pallets, or between 150 and 15,000 pounds. —

Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Nearly 400,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said. —

Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 There’s never a shortage of things to do at Meow Wolf Denver, where the Convergence Station immersive-art installation supports the on-site Perplexeplex venue and its widely varying bookings, ranging from trash-fashion and drag shows to buzzy, touring indie rockers and stand-ups. —

John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026

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The final chapters focus on 50-year-old Inga trying to have a relationship with her mother, who is falling into dementia and longs for the old nomadic life.

— Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Construction began as early as the 7th century BC to protect against nomadic assailants, with the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang adding a major portion from 220 to 206 BC.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026