short-range

Definition of short-rangenext

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Recent Examples of short-range Since 2023, Ukraine has developed an effective arsenal of short-range First Person View (FPV) drones that now cause more than 90% of Russian casualties, according to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 9 June 2026 But even here, there is no indication that Iraqi Kurdistan can secure the acquisition of even short-range systems for the point defense of critical infrastructure such as airports and government buildings. Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 After focusing much of its efforts on short-range attacks on Russian positions along the front line, and long-range strikes reaching far into Russia’s territory, Ukraine has recently stepped up its mid-range strikes, targeting Russia’s logistics. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 The Iron Dome is designed to be an economical way to intercept short-range missiles and drones, a capability the UAE largely lacks. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for short-range
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-range
Adjective
  • Old buildings and infrastructure, limited uptake of air conditioning and little acclimatization to those highs mean European populations are less equipped to cope with such temperatures than other parts of the world.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2026
  • Beyond the limited number of residences, a secure motor court ensures discretion for arrivals and departures.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • They are generally paid minimum wage, and any infraction or exam failure can mean an immediate withdrawal of one’s conditional employment offer, the former trainees interviewed said.
    Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Persistent fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon is threatening a tentative deal reached between the United States and Iran to end their war.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
  • That hypothesis remains tentative; the fossil record is fragmentary enough that ruling out opportunistic or scavenging behavior is difficult.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • In June of that year, as the Fed pivoted off its transitory-inflation stance, the team used its quarterly investor call to lay out the changes coming to its investment and property management approach.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Then there are the related questions of whether the future sheds will really become ubiquitous or be any more transitory than the old ones.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • An ephemeral encryption key is created during each system start and isn’t accessible by software.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
  • To ensure that peonies bloom to their full potential, here are peony expert recommendations for fertilizing peonies, as well as other tips to extend the blooming season of these gorgeous yet ephemeral flowers.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • That life is fleeting — just a moment.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • There was Paris squeezed between meetings on a fleeting work trip.
    Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • The proposal targets universities that, in the two most recent academic years, didn’t admit all academically qualified applicants.
    Vera Lucia Pappaterra, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • According to officials, Releford lied about his criminal history, education, and professional qualifications to become a judge, despite not having a nursing degree or being qualified to practice in Georgia.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 25 June 2026

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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-range. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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