as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
a ranging bear has been spotted at bird feeders in different parts of town
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as in classifying
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 wandering
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 varying
to occur within a continuous range of variation
the color of Florida grapefruit can range anywhere from pale pink to ruby red
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as in arranging
to put into a particular arrangement
chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room
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Recent Examples of ranging
Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The device’s applications, ranging from personal energy independence to industrial transformations, are being widely anticipated.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Meyers, the new verticals chief, is expected to work with staff ranging from TV producers to ad-sales and development executives to create content ideas that can attract consumers, but also new sponsorship concepts and lines of revenue.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The religion has been the subject of a series of disturbing allegations ranging from child abuse to human trafficking and slavery.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
There are typically 10 of us ranging in age from 2 to 98.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
These seeds are small, bright red, and juicy, with a taste ranging from tangy to sweet and berry-like, depending on their ripeness.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Though initial offerings were heavy on inky blues and unusual browns, the atelier now offers a full spectrum of colors and treatments, ranging from saturated solids to dramatic ombrés.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
Which is why Bourbon Lore classifies its selections on a three-prong rarity scale, ranging from Foundational (everyday pours) to Rare to Legendary.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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That being said, solving the error bottleneck is a major step forward and this could mean that the company should be able to eventually build larger quantum computers that can accelerate innovation in various fields ranging from drug discovery to battery design.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The device’s applications, ranging from personal energy independence to industrial transformations, are being widely anticipated.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Meyers, the new verticals chief, is expected to work with staff ranging from TV producers to ad-sales and development executives to create content ideas that can attract consumers, but also new sponsorship concepts and lines of revenue.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The religion has been the subject of a series of disturbing allegations ranging from child abuse to human trafficking and slavery.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
There are typically 10 of us ranging in age from 2 to 98.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
These seeds are small, bright red, and juicy, with a taste ranging from tangy to sweet and berry-like, depending on their ripeness.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Though initial offerings were heavy on inky blues and unusual browns, the atelier now offers a full spectrum of colors and treatments, ranging from saturated solids to dramatic ombrés.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
Which is why Bourbon Lore classifies its selections on a three-prong rarity scale, ranging from Foundational (everyday pours) to Rare to Legendary.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranging
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Related: The Best Fitness Gifts for Your Most Active Friends The Best Cycling Gifts, According to Bike Experts The Best Gifts for Everyone on Your List Lauren Mazzo is a nomadic writer and editor with nearly 10 years of experience creating health and wellness content.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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And diners now come here for both our nomadic dinners and our private dinners.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
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The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The owner, from Pennsylvania, shared several incriminating pictures of her chihuahua and Jack Russell mix, named Leia, holding pieces of bread in her mouth after wandering into the neighbor's yard.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In this science-fiction satire, a domestic robot wandering through a world where everything has fallen apart just wants to find a human to serve but keeps meeting with chaos, disaster and confusion.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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But the rise in popularity of airline lounge memberships and credit cards has widened the appeal of — and access to — airport lounges, all of varying quality.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Remote Corporate Trainer Corporate trainers deliver workshops and training sessions to employees of varying group sizes.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement To examine the impact of recreation on the lions, researchers used GPS and activity data gleaned from the tracking collars of 22 mountain lions roaming the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding region between 2011 and 2018.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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And the trust list enables roaming, meaning the technology can use multiple PKIs, or Public Key Infrastructure, which describes a collection of tools and procedures that help secure digital communications and transactions.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
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Over the past few years, brands have become smarter and more sophisticated at gathering, organizing and actioning their customer data to create innovative and new experiences.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Using money from the fund, those curators are already organizing upcoming solo exhibitions by artists Julien Ceccaldi, Whitney Claflin, and Sandra Poulson, respectively.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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James knocked the ball down and the Eagles delivered their first unblemished record, another distinguishing mark in a breathtaking season.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to the singer, Riot has evolved its music production into a more integrated and ongoing part of its creative process, distinguishing itself from other companies that typically use more fragmented approaches.Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranging. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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