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as in scope
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 spectrum
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 stroll
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 stove
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 habitat
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 to classify
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 to roam
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 to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement
chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room
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Recent Examples of range
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In its first two tournament victories, Alabama took 33 percent of its 114 shots (34) from 3-point range.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Ohio State, Michigan State, and Louisville show lower counts, ranging from 10 to 11.
—Tyler Buchanan, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Hot chicken tenders and cold boxes of chicken were also outside of their respective safe temperature ranges.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In its first two tournament victories, Alabama took 33 percent of its 114 shots (34) from 3-point range.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Ohio State, Michigan State, and Louisville show lower counts, ranging from 10 to 11.
—Tyler Buchanan, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for range
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Rob Dunning at Raspberry Ridge Creamery near Allentown had similar plans for the pastures his sheep use, as well as a grant that allowed a local food bank to purchase his farm's sheep's milk cheese and yogurt.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today, the land is a haven for wildlife, with pastures, a year-round creek, and coastal tidal zones that nurture rich biodiversity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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Their worlds feel just as grand in scope as famously massive games like The Elder Scrolls — presenting lush alien lands filled with tons of diverse creatures and wildlife, and hundreds of individual NPCs that often have unique stories to tell.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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The practice of individual judges, in locales favorable to the litigants, issuing injunctions that are nationwide in scope and affect parties not before the courts raises many grave objections.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lower bounds for middle class income by state Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2021 boundaries , IRS At the other end of the spectrum, Mississippi is the least expensive state to enjoy a middle class lifestyle.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Despite being on polar ends of the Meyers-Brigg personality spectrum, the pair settled into a high functioning and lucrative partnership for almost two decades.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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Accidental poisoning can occur when home appliances like furnaces, kerosene heaters, stoves, lanterns and generators produce fumes that people breathe in.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The kitchenette has a stove, sink, and two cabinets for extra storage.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The National Wildlife Federation said several factors, such as habitat loss, traffic incidents and pet trade, have contributed to the species' decline.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
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In order to be classified as gin, the spirit’s most prominent flavor must be piney, cool juniper.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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He’s produced a number of hip-hop tunes, and Billboard often classifies his work as rap.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Room to roam: Wild Heaven Beer West End Communal seating, fire pits, and clear lines of sight to children running around offer ample opportunities to relax.—
Thomas Wheatley,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — Karlie Lema had the ball at her feet and plenty of green grass to roam.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/range. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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