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
Elsewhere on defense, Porter is a rangy and athletic zone corner with strong ball skills.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Granada’s rangy infield gave Pittsburg fits.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Texas Tech’s second leading scorer and Sacramento native Darrion Williams struggled against Arkansas’ rangy defense most of the night, but made a late 3-pointer to force overtime and the go-ahead layup with less than 10 seconds left to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
He’s got some wiry strength and power with room to fill out and add lean muscle mass to a very rangy frame.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Granada’s rangy infield gave Pittsburg fits.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Texas Tech’s second leading scorer and Sacramento native Darrion Williams struggled against Arkansas’ rangy defense most of the night, but made a late 3-pointer to force overtime and the go-ahead layup with less than 10 seconds left to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
He’s got some wiry strength and power with room to fill out and add lean muscle mass to a very rangy frame.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rangy
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While Kahn was on the GLP-1 bandwagon earlier than most, her story has become the norm for those using weight loss drugs, finding their skin is looser and their face is more gaunt, creating a wealth of opportunity across the beauty ecosphere.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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Egon Schiele had his thing for gaunt girls and their undergarments.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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On a broader stage, there is Mamie Gummer, eldest daughter of the Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep.—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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Chinese galleries have been steadily expanding their presence in New York in the past few years, mirroring a broader migration trend as more wealthy Chinese individuals move to the United States.—
Hok-Hang Cheung for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
11 May 2025
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But the 17-year-old’s lanky 6ft 3in (190cm) frame and composure on the ball stood out and his return is eagerly awaited.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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At 6-3, 191 pounds, Campbell presents a lanky frame in the middle of the infield or in the outfield.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Certain buttons will also come in a wider variety of shapes, and the labels will have varying text weights.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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The brand has sprung into comfy shoe stardom with a wide variety of comfortable flats, stylish sandals, and more.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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She was dressed for vacation in a sheer white long sleeve mini dress and slides, while the realtor wore a casual travel-day combo of skinny jeans, a white t-shirt and sneakers.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Ball is too inattentive on that end despite his impressive offensive skill set, and Miller is quite skinny and struggles to wall up on opposing guards and wings through his core.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Design That Adapts to Real Life Unlike traditional central systems, mini split air conditioning does not require extensive ductwork or invasive installation.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Law enforcement and Suzanne’s brother, Andrew Moorman, led extensive searches but were unable to find her.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Those in search of luxury can stay in a five-star hotel, sleeping on a plush bed, soaking in a deep bath tub and lounging on a balcony with sweeping mountain views.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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The brush was too spindly to climb and too thick for a fast getaway, and the big Bahamian guide saved my hide by swinging his heavy machete to knock the boar down and fall on it.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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Add pops of red to a neutral space or a spindly chair to capture cottage chic in your room.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Rangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rangy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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