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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 scales
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
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
No other existing or planned telescope can observe through multiple ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum simultaneously on such short notice.
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Anna Y. Q. Ho,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
Here’s what to know before committing, from realistic price ranges to permits and a money-saving tax angle most cost guides skip.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Running the model well calls for tighter guidance, scenario ranges, and early warning when the largest accounts decelerate.
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Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
According to Nahmias, the low-top shoe’s design is meant to capture the mountainous ranges that meet the water throughout California and features an upper inspired by a popular skate shoe paired with an exaggerated sole made of lightweight materials.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Improving growth, record backlog, rising cash generation, and ongoing deleveraging could support a return toward historical valuation ranges.
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Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The launch marks a new chapter for a series that dates back to 1985, when Sanlorenzo introduced the fiberglass SL57, the first model in what would become one of yachting’s most recognizable ranges.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Heat index ranges for Wednesday and Thursday are forecasted to be as high as 106 and 107 degrees.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Admission ranges from $2-$12 depending on age and city residency; guests younger than age 2 enter free of charge.
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Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Speaking to InStyle, Olivia Landau of The Clear Cut suggested the stone ranges between 6 and 9 carats.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Extended warranty pricing for high-mileage vehicles ranges significantly based on coverage depth and provider.
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Michael Kurko,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The menu ranges from chicken wings and loaded tater tots to burgers and hot dogs, with build-your-own s’mores for dessert.
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Sarah Linn
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Why misinformation works and how to disable it Climate misinformation ranges from misleading to absurd.
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Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
The average cost ranges from $302-$639 per person for a two-person room.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Noun
Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
No other existing or planned telescope can observe through multiple ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum simultaneously on such short notice.
—
Anna Y. Q. Ho,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
Here’s what to know before committing, from realistic price ranges to permits and a money-saving tax angle most cost guides skip.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Running the model well calls for tighter guidance, scenario ranges, and early warning when the largest accounts decelerate.
—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
According to Nahmias, the low-top shoe’s design is meant to capture the mountainous ranges that meet the water throughout California and features an upper inspired by a popular skate shoe paired with an exaggerated sole made of lightweight materials.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Improving growth, record backlog, rising cash generation, and ongoing deleveraging could support a return toward historical valuation ranges.
—
Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The launch marks a new chapter for a series that dates back to 1985, when Sanlorenzo introduced the fiberglass SL57, the first model in what would become one of yachting’s most recognizable ranges.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Verb
By 2050 the shortfall in various scenarios ranges from 100 to 300 MTPA depending on how aggressively new capacity is sanctioned.
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Heat index ranges for Wednesday and Thursday are forecasted to be as high as 106 and 107 degrees.
—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Admission ranges from $2-$12 depending on age and city residency; guests younger than age 2 enter free of charge.
—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Speaking to InStyle, Olivia Landau of The Clear Cut suggested the stone ranges between 6 and 9 carats.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Extended warranty pricing for high-mileage vehicles ranges significantly based on coverage depth and provider.
—
Michael Kurko,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The menu ranges from chicken wings and loaded tater tots to burgers and hot dogs, with build-your-own s’mores for dessert.
—
Sarah Linn
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Why misinformation works and how to disable it Climate misinformation ranges from misleading to absurd.
—
Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
The average cost ranges from $302-$639 per person for a two-person room.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranges
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The farmhouse dates to the 17th century, but the road serving it wasn’t built until recently; for generations, the only way in or out was on foot, along the same mule paths used to ferry hay and timber down from higher pastures.
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Down the road, Poland’s organic cow pastures died.
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Avian scopes are typically below 20, and so are the scopes for fishes.
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Permissions are increasingly derived at runtime from natural-language intent in ways that OAuth scopes were never designed to govern.
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While standard digital smart scales send a singular electrical signal up through your lower body, the Scale BodyScan sends current through both your hands and feet via the extendable bar, completing a circuit across your entire frame.
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With this capability, Rubin can reveal details of the cosmos across an enormous range of scales, from distant galaxies, to individual stars, to the wispy clouds of dust spread throughout our galaxy.
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In just his seventh career start, Bennett (3-3) struck out six with no walks while dominating the last-place Angels until the their two-run eighth.
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The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.
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Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
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Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
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For stoves that must be pulled out, unplug or shut off gas first, protect your floor with cardboard, then vacuum, mop, and wipe the stove sides before pushing it back.
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Then hunting laws were passed, habitats restored, deer reintroduced to their old territories.
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During this period, alligators tend to be more active and may travel outside their usual habitats in search of mates, sometimes showing up in neighborhoods, roadways and other unexpected places.
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Leaving Boise State as the winningest quarterback in college football history, Moore enjoyed a short NFL career as a backup before turning to the coaching ranks with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
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