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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2
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
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?
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rangy
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Gilbert, now imprisoned at Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York, appeared gaunt and withdrawn during the interview, at times mumbling short responses before abruptly cutting the conversation short.—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
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When supermodels ruled the runway, low-rise pants hugged our hips, everyone smoked cigarettes, grunge was a music genre and an aesthetic, and looking scrawny and gaunt was considered attractive.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Winning the Grand Slam requires a broad set of skills from both rider and horse.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The agency has previously estimated the broader lunar base effort could cost around $20 billion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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Chris Brazzell, the team’s third-round pick, is a long, lanky wideout with notable downfield speed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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That March day at Wembley, lanky, aggressive centre-half Jack Charlton was positioned next to Arsenal ’keeper Jim Furnell.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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These wide-leg trousers are reminiscent of the ones the actress styled with pristine all-white pieces.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Wembanyama really spreads the floor with his wide range of shot selection.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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However, Mercerat noted that skinny and slim jeans’ growth is slowing in comparison to other fits that are growing like baggy and boyfriend.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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The host has this idea of a long, skinny mic and a cool suit and a snappy batter.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But damage to the pad — Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) — could be extensive, judging by the extent of the explosion, which multiple rocket-watchers captured on video.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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In a high-stakes decision that will shape California’s economy for years, air officials late Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s signature climate program, cap-and-invest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Universal spent far more than usual to guarantee the security of screenings, assuming responsibility for damages, hiring guards to escort every print of the film, and sweeping movie theatres for bombs.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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However, many annuals can become spindly and produce fewer blooms than expected unless they are pinched back.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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The pilot episode’s cold open showed Edward’s (now-deceased) wife, Grace (Dee Wallace), being attacked by a mysterious, spindly creature in the middle of the night.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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“Rangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rangy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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