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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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
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather expects variable cloudiness with temperatures ranging from a high near 56 to a low around 45 degrees.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Ohanian noted that Nazareth is challenging high-profile brands ranging from giants like Nike to apparel sold by the Ultimate Fighting Championship brand.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Sea-Intelligence modeled the European import surge under different scenarios, ranging from an instantaneous switch back to the Suez by all shipping lines, to a more gradual phase-in over two, four or six weeks.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Monk, the whisky was stored in an uninsulated hut where it was subjected to the harsh Antarctic weather, with temperatures ranging between –35°C and 10°C.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The workers are almost entirely women, ranging from their late teens to early 60s.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Widespread freezing and sub freezing temperatures are likely with lows ranging from 25 to 32 degrees.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Lowe’s has a wide selection ranging from 12-foot animatronic scarecrows, 10-foot reapers, and even an in-ground Kraken, — which sold out in just five hours in July 2024.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
With sizes ranging from 0 to 20 and four different inseam options (19, 23, 25, and 28 inches), these lightweight and sweat-wicking leggings are perfect for everything from lounging to long workouts, with plenty of space to keep your essentials in easy reach.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather expects variable cloudiness with temperatures ranging from a high near 56 to a low around 45 degrees.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Ohanian noted that Nazareth is challenging high-profile brands ranging from giants like Nike to apparel sold by the Ultimate Fighting Championship brand.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Sea-Intelligence modeled the European import surge under different scenarios, ranging from an instantaneous switch back to the Suez by all shipping lines, to a more gradual phase-in over two, four or six weeks.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Monk, the whisky was stored in an uninsulated hut where it was subjected to the harsh Antarctic weather, with temperatures ranging between –35°C and 10°C.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The workers are almost entirely women, ranging from their late teens to early 60s.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Widespread freezing and sub freezing temperatures are likely with lows ranging from 25 to 32 degrees.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Lowe’s has a wide selection ranging from 12-foot animatronic scarecrows, 10-foot reapers, and even an in-ground Kraken, — which sold out in just five hours in July 2024.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranging
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Like many of Gallivant’s globetrotting eaus, this one feels nomadic, ever textured and light.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 2017 two computer scientists demonstrated that this paradox can explain the varied life strategies of slime molds, which can alternate between a solitary, nomadic life and a stationary colony.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
16 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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With the strap down, these clogs hold the heel securely and are great for wandering around the streets of a foreign city, walking the dogs, or even a little hike.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
18 Oct. 2025
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What looked like a shadow at first turned out to be the dog, skittish and exhausted from wandering.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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With varying elevations, Gila National Forest puts on an extended show each autumn.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, her makeup, crafted by Rokael Lizama, stayed within the color parameters of the dress, with varying shades of the deep hue on her eyelids and a lighter tone on her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Victoria Goodwin was sentenced to prison in May for arranging the plot with a Florida inmate.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Plans collided, and soon Murray was arranging team meals in LA for the team’s veterans, newcomers and rookies to intermingle.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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New this season are nomad-style cooking workshops, starlit movies for younger campers, and sunrise hawk walks.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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WalletHub factored in 30 component into their ranking such as; gas prices, annual hours in traffic per driver, auto-repair shops per capita, and car theft rate.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Minneapolis has a large number of senior centers and recreation centers, ranking eighth in the nation for the availability of those resources.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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While some dogs were found roaming around the house, others were in cages.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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From the Mercury and Gemini missions to the drama of Apollo 13, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, and the robotic explorers roaming Mars, NASA's history is packed with daring feats and scientific firsts.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranging. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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