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
In this region, coyotes are big, rangy animals compared to their western cousins.
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David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The tattoos flowed down onto his shirtless chest, hollow and hairless, and sleeved a pair of rangy, veiny arms.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
To Oler, Johnson skills as an outside shooter and as a long, rangy defender stand out on their own.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
McNeil-Warren is an explosive, rangy defender with sound tackling technique, and a violent finisher.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The tattoos flowed down onto his shirtless chest, hollow and hairless, and sleeved a pair of rangy, veiny arms.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
To Oler, Johnson skills as an outside shooter and as a long, rangy defender stand out on their own.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
McNeil-Warren is an explosive, rangy defender with sound tackling technique, and a violent finisher.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rangy
Adjective
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Lie’s Evans is gaunt and distant, a shy man hidden behind a veil of cigarette smoke, unable to process — or even express — his grief.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Nitibhon, a Thai supermodel, plays her tycoon as comically drab, keeping her gaunt cheeks slack to emphasize her character’s hollowness.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The tensions inside the AP — and Rinehart’s articulation of a case many managers believe but are reluctant to make — reveal a broader conflict playing out across the media over how AI should be applied within journalism, a costly craft filled with strong-willed individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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However, if disruptions last significantly longer, storage facilities in Gulf countries could quickly reach capacity, forcing broader production cuts and adding further upward pressure on oil prices.—
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CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Trim and move lanky indoor plants into higher light or outdoors.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately for the Tomcats, the lanky Cross has emerged as a team leader capable of doing some heavy lifting, figuratively speaking.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pair it with wide-leg trousers and a blazer for dinner, tuck it into jeans for a casual afternoon, or layer it beneath a cardigan for cooler days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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In order to arrive at our eyes (or instruments), a signal has to go through a wide variety of environments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Denim trends are constantly shifting, with the past year seeing a return to slimmer styles like bootcut silhouettes and even the super-skinny jeans that defined 2010s fashion.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nava Rose Rabago Nava Rose Rabago was the quintessential flapper on the red carpet, touting silver marcel waves, skinny brows, star lashes and a glossy lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The skull distortion was so extensive that physical reconstruction wasn’t possible.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Treatments are extensive and popular with visitors and locals alike, so be sure to book ahead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to take a stroll along the Albany Corning Preserve for sweeping river views.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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From thunderous victory to shattering downfall, this play delivers sweeping action sequences, political intrigue, and a theatrical experience that hits with the force of a battle drum.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Thin Seedlings as Needed One of the most common reasons carrots develop spindly roots is that they’re planted too closely together.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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In Low Light Don't plant your tomatoes in a shady spot, where the plants will grow spindly and set very little fruit.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Rangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rangy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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