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as in pastures
open land over which livestock may roam and feed
knew exactly how many head of cattle were turned out on the range that morning to graze
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as in scopes
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
didn't know she had such a wide range of knowledge until I talked to her
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as in spectrums
the distance or extent between possible extremes
an actor who can go through the full range of emotion, from joy to sorrow, in mere minutes
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as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
they were stopped by security personnel while taking an innocent range through the palace grounds
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as in lines
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another
from the air, the mountain range stretched as far as we could see in both directions
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as in stoves
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it
the high-end appliances include a professional-quality gas range
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as in habitats
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
the American robin's winter range has steadily extended farther and farther north
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as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
the campers were ranged in patrols, each patrol consisting of girls in a certain age group
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as in roams
to move about from place to place aimlessly
she let her dog off the leash and whistled for him every now and then to make sure he didn't range out of hearing
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as in classifies
to put into a particular arrangement
chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room
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Recent Examples of ranges
Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Your audience needs details, not ranges.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Reviews explain what the math model implies for session feel—cadence, feature frequency ranges, base‑game steadiness—without promising outcomes.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
As the region’s megadrought continues, roaming mammals, like black bears and mountain lions, may start to occupy larger ranges, widening their territory in the search for water and other resources.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its unveiling marked a turning point in the evolution of fleet defense, where lasers, once confined to experimental test ranges, are now being positioned as operational assets aboard warships.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the journals, Westman had recently broken up with a long-term partner, bought three firearms in one month, began frequenting gun ranges, and quit a job at a local marijuana dispensary.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
So far, the Treasury yield curve’s steepening action has remained within the longstanding yield ranges.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This versatile cover is available in a circular shape that ranges from 12 to 27 inches diameter to dress up basic cushions on less accommodating dining chairs or use it as pop-up seating on the lawn (no grass stains here).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
The spaces vary in square footage, which in the case of High Flying’s portfolio, ranges from 800 to nearly 3,000 square feet.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Mearns quail, also called Montezuma quail, live in the foothills of southern Arizona’s Sky Island ranges and rely more on summer monsoon rains.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ainos also highlights flexible detection ranges, suggesting that future modules could be tailored for detecting everything from ammonia in clean rooms to methane in energy facilities.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
On-site wellness programming ranges from poolside yoga and HIT workouts to beach volleyball and meditative sound journeys.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The capsule’s color palette ranges from moss greens, dark browns and ochre-yellow nuances to coppery orange reminiscent of the Highlands in the fall season.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
According to the standard sentencing ranges in Missouri, charges of voluntary manslaughter and first offense for armed criminal action have a maximum of 15 years in prison on each charge.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Your audience needs details, not ranges.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Reviews explain what the math model implies for session feel—cadence, feature frequency ranges, base‑game steadiness—without promising outcomes.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
As the region’s megadrought continues, roaming mammals, like black bears and mountain lions, may start to occupy larger ranges, widening their territory in the search for water and other resources.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its unveiling marked a turning point in the evolution of fleet defense, where lasers, once confined to experimental test ranges, are now being positioned as operational assets aboard warships.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the journals, Westman had recently broken up with a long-term partner, bought three firearms in one month, began frequenting gun ranges, and quit a job at a local marijuana dispensary.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
So far, the Treasury yield curve’s steepening action has remained within the longstanding yield ranges.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Bortle scale is a numerical scale that ranges from one to nine, with one being an excellent dark sky site with no light pollution and nine being an area with considerable light pollution and many night sky objects invisible to the naked eye.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This versatile cover is available in a circular shape that ranges from 12 to 27 inches diameter to dress up basic cushions on less accommodating dining chairs or use it as pop-up seating on the lawn (no grass stains here).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
The spaces vary in square footage, which in the case of High Flying’s portfolio, ranges from 800 to nearly 3,000 square feet.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Mearns quail, also called Montezuma quail, live in the foothills of southern Arizona’s Sky Island ranges and rely more on summer monsoon rains.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ainos also highlights flexible detection ranges, suggesting that future modules could be tailored for detecting everything from ammonia in clean rooms to methane in energy facilities.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
On-site wellness programming ranges from poolside yoga and HIT workouts to beach volleyball and meditative sound journeys.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The capsule’s color palette ranges from moss greens, dark browns and ochre-yellow nuances to coppery orange reminiscent of the Highlands in the fall season.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranges
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But if work on Per Geijer goes forward, Kuhmunen said there will be no other routes for the Gabna herders to take the reindeer east from the mountains in the summer to the grazing pastures full of nutrient-rich lichen in the winter.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Summer is the best time to test the soil of lawns consisting of cool-season grass and pastures.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clearly delineate roles and scopes.—
Vinayak Mahtani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Getty Images Many travelers cherish memorable walks and hikes on their vacations.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Former teammate Terry Kirby trains Marino at his nearby gym, while his wife Claire joins him for nightly walks and bike rides.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Humans can also read between the lines, understand nuance, adapt to change and lend a listening ear in ways machines can’t.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some employers and employees remain unclear about where the red lines are and what happens when they’re crossed, says Jonathan Segal, an attorney and partner at Duane Morris in New York who specializes in employment law.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is because understanding boulder movement also helps assess surface stability, which is crucial for planning habitats, rovers, or even future mining operations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Today, his focus is on Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane and expandable habitats.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jack the Ripper roams the streets in search of his next victim.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a video, Billy Ray roams a large grassy field while listening to the song on his phone.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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An international team of researchers proposed that third-party imitation should probably prevail in social animals whose social behavioral repertoire varies within and across populations.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Confidence about meeting retirement goals varies widely across generations, with Generation X standing out as the least optimistic, according to new research.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Ranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranges. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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