scopes

Definition of scopesnext
plural of scope

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Recent Examples of scopes MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 As marketing departments respond to these market changes, procurement executives’ scopes are evolving in parallel. Michelle Douglas, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Avian scopes are typically below 20, and so are the scopes for fishes. Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 Federal prosecutors allege that Ross and Rhodes concealed their fraud scheme by submitting false documents to CHA, including proposals, scopes of work and invoices. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 Above these scopes, the meteor is surrounded by quite an impressive view. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 June 2026 The defense argued the searches were outside the scopes of the various search policies and police were illegally looking for incriminating evidence rather than performing legitimate safety or inventory searches. Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 May 2026 During their recent visit, the three docents set up scopes to zoom in on the nest. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 Men in khaki stood with scopes on rooftops nearby, and questions among newer protesters circulated. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scopes
Noun
  • Quiñones, an artist known as @skullsqwat and stylist to It-girl supreme and rock-star newlywed Gabbriette (known to her as Gabi), dwells in many realms.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Yet Parton’s willingness to move among musical genres and other realms of entertainment, and to try just about anything, was part of her genius.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Technological advances have already made drones cheaply and readily available for purchase, with longer ranges, higher payloads, and an improved ability to evade electronic warfare.
    Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Our politics, cultures, and wars manipulated by America to varying extents.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Most people care about all of those things, to different extents.
    Farnaz Jahanbakhsh, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • With another interested party, the financial dimensions of the deal began to shift and Sunderland improved their offer to the player and his agents.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The report evaluates performance in nine dimensions, spanning materials and design through care, repair, and post-use recovery.
    Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The boots come in a generous size range of 5 to 12, with four different calf widths available to best fit your legs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Those panels measure 68 to 74 in (173 to 188 cm) long, and Radica offers a variety of widths, with single panels ranging between 16 and 36 in (41 and 91 cm) wide and double-panel sets offering 52 or 58 inches (132 and 142 cm).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Scopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scopes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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