1
as in gaunt
being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed
we could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in broad
having considerable extent
a speech that took a rangy look at the problems facing the university
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rangy
Could long, rangy Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren be there to be the quarterback of the secondary for Hafley, who has a track record of coaching defensive backs?
—
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Reese is a fast, rangy defender and tackler at the second level at linebacker.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Stukes is a rangy, explosive, turnover-producing three-time team captain (under two different staffs).
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Broncos options Raridon is a tall, rangy player at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rangy
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Reese is a fast, rangy defender and tackler at the second level at linebacker.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Stukes is a rangy, explosive, turnover-producing three-time team captain (under two different staffs).
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Broncos options Raridon is a tall, rangy player at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rangy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rangy
Adjective
-
Brig is in the Upper Valais, a gaunt and conservative place where the inhabitants speak Walliser German, an Alpine dialect that many Swiss people find unintelligible.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
-
Gilbert, now imprisoned at Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York, appeared gaunt and withdrawn during the interview, at times mumbling short responses before abruptly cutting the conversation short.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
-
The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
-
Ellison and Paramount have faced significant criticism from the political left because, unlike much of Hollywood, Ellison has emphasized making entertainment designed to appeal to broad audiences.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
-
Green's first two seasons in college went according to script and the lanky downfield threat was as good as advertised, earning first-team All-SEC honors in back-to-back years.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
-
There might have been a little fear of a 6-foot-6 lanky kid who was looking pretty solid.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
-
The Sacramento Bee covered a wide range of news on June 11, from a critical city audit to a major land return for a Northern California tribe.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
-
Rooms All 53 rooms in the labyrinthine property are incredibly spacious with a wide variety of room configurations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Adjective
-
While wide-leg pants aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, slim, skinny, and cigarette jeans are staging a huge comeback this year.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
-
Abbott matched in a black tux and skinny tie.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adjective
-
Months later, after an extensive investigation involving local, state and federal agencies, authorities concluded that Harmony had been killed in Manchester in early December 2019.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
-
Richards-Slavik said the detail work is so extensive it can be measured in miles.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
-
During that time, three astronauts tested the spindly lunar excursion module in Earth orbit.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
-
In Vivo 17 is a classic alien design, with a big head and huge black bug eyes and long, spindly fingers.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Adjective
-
For best results, apply with a damp beauty sponge using a stippling motion rather than sweeping strokes, which can disturb coverage and leave streaks.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
-
Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of the Italian capital in anti- and pro- migration demonstrations Saturday, after a far-right citizens’ initiative seeking sweeping measures against migrants garnered enough support to be brought to Parliament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rangy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
