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
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
By adjusting internal magnetization patterns and using a three-axis Helmholtz coil system, the robot can move at angles ranging from 0° to 122°, roll, climb slopes, and navigate tight or curved paths.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The Buzz Lightyear Adistar Control 5 will be available in full family sizing with prices ranging from to $65 to $130.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Nearly 300,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The victims were previously identified as five males and one female, ranging in age from 14 to 56, according to the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Ramen is also a part of the restaurant’s menu, ranging in price from a no-protein Shio Ramen at $14 to a Pork Chashu Tonkotsu Ramen for $19.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Rhubarb has a short but vibrant season, ranging from April to June.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The pizza chain offers a litany of pies, ranging from cup-and-char pepperoni and Texas Barbecue to All-In Stuffed Crust and Spanish Garlic Chicken.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Verb
Beauty tourism refers to traveling internationally for cosmetic or aesthetic procedures rather than receiving them locally, with treatments ranging from skincare and injectables to surgical enhancements like rhinoplasty and body contouring.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
By adjusting internal magnetization patterns and using a three-axis Helmholtz coil system, the robot can move at angles ranging from 0° to 122°, roll, climb slopes, and navigate tight or curved paths.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The Buzz Lightyear Adistar Control 5 will be available in full family sizing with prices ranging from to $65 to $130.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Nearly 300,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The victims were previously identified as five males and one female, ranging in age from 14 to 56, according to the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Ramen is also a part of the restaurant’s menu, ranging in price from a no-protein Shio Ramen at $14 to a Pork Chashu Tonkotsu Ramen for $19.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Rhubarb has a short but vibrant season, ranging from April to June.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The pizza chain offers a litany of pies, ranging from cup-and-char pepperoni and Texas Barbecue to All-In Stuffed Crust and Spanish Garlic Chicken.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranging
Adjective
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His nomadic spirit inspired Wanderer designer Mark Cotto to buy the vehicle and convert it into a stationary art piece topped with surfboards perfect as a backdrop for Instagram stories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Manifesta, the nomadic European biennial launched in 1996, is losing its founding director, Hedwig Fijen.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 May 2026
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Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the object that reshaped the moon may have been a leftover planetary building block wandering inward from the outer rocky solar system during the chaotic era of planet formation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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For a glimpse of wildlife, ogle the bison wandering on the Wildlife Loop.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Two new Sox players made their Rate Field debuts as members of the team — with varying results.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The bike kitchen is open Tuesday-Friday and Sunday at varying hours, which are listed on the organization’s Instagram and website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Such pairings are one of Wilson’s strengths, his eye for portraiture matched by his skill for arranging images on the page.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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Christopher Cann Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said in a public address that a strike on the Lebanese capital of Beirut killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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An email obtained by the Herald shows that in January 2025, high-ranking Hialeah officials, including Lynskey, the city attorney and Bovo’s chief of staff, were in discussions with HSA on how to proceed with water payments, including whether the city should bill HSA for Steward’s overdue balances.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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In a post on its website, the Humane Society said free-roaming rabbits that are used to living outdoors don’t often adapt well to being pets.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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Villagers had allegedly complained that packs of stray dogs were often roaming the area before the incident occurred, per the outlet.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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“Ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranging. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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