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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
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Monk scored eight points, going 4 of 10 from the field and 0 of 4 from 3-point range.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Viking Mississippi’s available cruises – ranging from eight to 22 days long – currently start at $3,499 per person based on double occupancy, according to the cruise line’s website.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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In 2019, about 60% of Olathe’s housing stock was less than $300,000, a price range that’s often considered attainable for first-time home buyers or residents looking to downsize.
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Dishes range from caviar or rock oysters (teamed with cranberry, spiced pumpkin, and classic sauces) to Dover sole meunière, Cornish lobster bisque, black truffle arancini, seared scallop, loin of venison, and chocolate bombs for dessert.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for range
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The Mountain Campus features pastures, hills, lakes, log cabins, an old mill, and hiking trails leading to the House O’ Dreams, a large stone and board-and-batten cottage on top of Lavender Mountain.—
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The badger prefers habitats with short grass, such as fields and pastures.—
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Top Republicans who attended the classified briefing rallied to the president’s defense while Democrats questioned the scope of the operation and pushed to halt further military action.—
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Homegrown Indian brands, such as Bombay Perfumery and Forest Essentials, are in the scopes of beauty experts.—
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Despite the 12-day Israeli war on Iran last summer, figures on all sides of the political spectrum came together in a rare show of unity, denouncing Israel for striking their country.—
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On the other end of the style spectrum, Lily Collins has shown how elevated mom jeans can be, wearing mom jeans with black stilettos and a chunky belt.—
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Participants will learn about the flora and fauna that make up the San Diego River ecosystem during the stroll along the river.—
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New research suggests that light daily movement, such as gentle stretching, a leisurely stroll, or easy household chores like vacuuming are linked to a lower risk of death in people with these overlapping conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.—
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Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage mobile homes and other buildings.—
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Some incredible lines come out of people’s mouths, and then the clouds gather again.—
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Check out our reviews to see which stove is a match for that fourteener.—
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Even though the stove is usually the most dangerous area of the kitchen, Kight said that too many appliances plugged in can also pose a risk.—
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Now the birds’ favored nesting habitats, the native pisonia trees and octopus bushes, are back.—
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The James Kiehl River Bend Park spans 25 acres of grassland, woodland and riverfront habitats along the Guadalupe River.—
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
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Those only include what the police classify as murders or non-negligent manslaughter.—
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“Range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/range. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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