1
: involving or taking into account a short period of time
short-range plans
2
: relating to or fit for short distances

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In September 2024, U.S. intelligence revealed that Russia expanded its nuclear cooperation with Iran in exchange for short-range ballistic missiles for Ukraine. Nicole Grajewski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025 Some of that has been the result of a welcome trade of pull-ups 2s for pull-up 3s, but he’s also been much more effective on short-range pull-ups and paint shots. John Hollinger, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 Toyota Prius Prime The Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that combines excellent fuel economy with the flexibility of short-range electric-only driving. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 Complementing these high-end systems are upgraded Soviet-era platforms like the S-300 series, along with Buk and Tor systems, which provide mobile mid-range and short-range defense. Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for short-range 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of short-range was in 1869

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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-range. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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short-range

adjective
-ˈrānj
1
: involving or taking into account only a short period of time
short-range plans
2
: relating to or fit for short distances
short-range radar

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