1
as in pastures
open land over which livestock may roam and feed
knew exactly how many head of cattle were turned out on the range that morning to graze
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in scopes
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in spectrums
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
they were stopped by security personnel while taking an innocent range through the palace grounds
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in lines
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another
from the air, the mountain range stretched as far as we could see in both directions
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
as in stoves
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it
the high-end appliances include a professional-quality gas range
Synonyms & Similar Words
7
as in habitats
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
the campers were ranged in patrols, each patrol consisting of girls in a certain age group
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in roams
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
4
as in classifies
to put into a particular arrangement
chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ranges
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
The group ranges in age from teenagers to older adults and includes several locals who are taking the tour for the first time.
—Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Outsiders tend to cram people into a box, force them to fit a message that ranges from exploitative to tediously well-meaning.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Pricing of this exclusive collection ranges from $128 - $1400 USD.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
David Ogden, chief of the Windermere Police Department, said in an email that the average cost for employing a police officer ranges from $150,000 to $180,000 when considering the costs of their salaries, benefits, vehicles, and equipment.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
The price for 5000 grafts in Turkey ranges from $1,000 to $5,500, depending on the clinic and patient requirements.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
This ranges from explicit images of students to ads from public figures, underscoring the realism, ease of use and ways deepfake tools could be weaponized against consumers in the future.
—Rodger Desai, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Its manganese content ranges from 63% to 66%.
—arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Its cooking difficulty ranges from easy to advanced, and its services offer the option to omit ingredients like dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, and more.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
The group ranges in age from teenagers to older adults and includes several locals who are taking the tour for the first time.
—Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Outsiders tend to cram people into a box, force them to fit a message that ranges from exploitative to tediously well-meaning.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Pricing of this exclusive collection ranges from $128 - $1400 USD.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
David Ogden, chief of the Windermere Police Department, said in an email that the average cost for employing a police officer ranges from $150,000 to $180,000 when considering the costs of their salaries, benefits, vehicles, and equipment.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
The price for 5000 grafts in Turkey ranges from $1,000 to $5,500, depending on the clinic and patient requirements.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
This ranges from explicit images of students to ads from public figures, underscoring the realism, ease of use and ways deepfake tools could be weaponized against consumers in the future.
—Rodger Desai, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Its manganese content ranges from 63% to 66%.
—arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranges
Noun
-
Some communities even use them to prevent beach erosion or create wildlife habitats.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
-
The consequences are broader than polar bears and habitats.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Treatments Treatment varies based on the underlying cause.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
-
Treatment for a burning sensation in your feet varies based on the underlying cause, but medications and lifestyle changes may help.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
-
The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
These creatures are also impacted by the issue of deforestation, as some of their natural habitats are being converted to make way for crop fields and cattle ranches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
-
The meats are house-aged and arrive from local ranches, the veggies are grown in the garden, and local beers are served on tap.—
Sierra Redmond,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
And so the entire experience was designed to help people understand what these three realms mean to them.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
23 Dec. 2024
-
In these realms, Archaea—microorganisms similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from, bacteria—thrive.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
At current scales, nobody can compete with DJI.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
-
Tipping the scales like that, the Area-51 laptops don’t feel like just a resurrection of Alienware’s flagship brand name but a throwback to older, basically immobile desktop replacement laptops.—
Antonio G. Di Benedetto,
The Verge,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Bollards – short, stout columns of metal or concrete used as street barriers – were being replaced on Bourbon Street ahead of the Super Bowl in February.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
-
Reading one of his columns, Avery had a question about the internet.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
As one of the few original Squid Game cast members returning for the second season, Wi Ha-joon will continue his quest as the police officer Hwang Jun-ho, who is desperate to find his missing brother and ultimately wanders into the sadistic games.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
-
Back in the woods, a band of militiamen wanders up to Jamie, beating the living daylights out of Lord John, and intervenes.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
14 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near ranges
Cite this Entry
“Ranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranges. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share