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
  • The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • But the Idaho side never found the back of the net again while Knoxville proved lethally efficient with its limited opportunities.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Borgen, acquired from the New York Rangers for a 2027 second-round pick and a conditional 2028 third-rounder, is a stay-at-home right-shot defenseman.
    Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The man, who cannot be named due to legal restrictions preventing children alleged to be victims of crime from being identified, has been granted conditional bail and will appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, July 15.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 July 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 actor is certainly qualified to share guidance, as he's been married to Rita Wilson for nearly four decades.
    Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Duffy said the move was intended to hold states accountable for ensuring only qualified and properly vetted drivers were allowed behind the wheel of commercial trucks.
    Elaine Mallon , James Cirrone , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-range. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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