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
Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Its rooms are larger, ranging from 580-square-foot suites with private plunge pools to a 2,300-square-foot Retreat penthouse.
—Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
Of the 419 parks, including historic sites, monuments, rivers, and more, managed by the National Park Service, only 108 charge regular entrance fees—ranging from $10 to $35—that will be waived.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
These models will transform industries ranging from healthcare to entertainment, but their lasting influence will depend on our ability to manage, curate and optimize data in entirely new ways.
—Ulrik Stig Hansen, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The bitcoin space is broad, with roles ranging from engineering to community management.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Found in depths ranging from 600 to 6,000 feet, this predator thrives in the twilight and midnight zones, where sunlight is as scarce as food.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Partnering with vendors that offer comprehensive support—ranging from initial implementation to ongoing optimization—will be a key success factor.
—Shahar Chen, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
And in the cases presented in the journal, three patients with some form of chronic kidney disease developed hyperkalemia and required intensive care unit hospitalization after eating large amounts of watermelon over a period ranging from three weeks to two months.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Well, this is ranging into the poetic.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Its rooms are larger, ranging from 580-square-foot suites with private plunge pools to a 2,300-square-foot Retreat penthouse.
—Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
Of the 419 parks, including historic sites, monuments, rivers, and more, managed by the National Park Service, only 108 charge regular entrance fees—ranging from $10 to $35—that will be waived.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
These models will transform industries ranging from healthcare to entertainment, but their lasting influence will depend on our ability to manage, curate and optimize data in entirely new ways.
—Ulrik Stig Hansen, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The bitcoin space is broad, with roles ranging from engineering to community management.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Found in depths ranging from 600 to 6,000 feet, this predator thrives in the twilight and midnight zones, where sunlight is as scarce as food.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Partnering with vendors that offer comprehensive support—ranging from initial implementation to ongoing optimization—will be a key success factor.
—Shahar Chen, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
And in the cases presented in the journal, three patients with some form of chronic kidney disease developed hyperkalemia and required intensive care unit hospitalization after eating large amounts of watermelon over a period ranging from three weeks to two months.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranging
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This land is inhabited by the Nenets people, nomadic reindeer herders who, guided by the seasonal cycles and the needs of their animals, migrate incessantly in an infinite circle of movements between ice, frozen rivers and incessant winds in search of new pastures in the most remote tundra.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Litton stayed at two different inns in Chico over eight days, reflecting his nomadic lifestyle, deputies said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint Wednesday against the popular Netflix dating show, classifying its stars as employees and accusing the program of several labor violations.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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Those deaths aren't counted in our statistics, and that's primarily because of the difficulty in classifying those deaths in a disaster.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
13 Dec. 2024
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Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.—
Peggy Orenstein,
AFAR Media,
6 Jan. 2025
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Claire understands where Rachel’s mind is wandering and follows her train of thought.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Rite Aid locations will be open on Christmas Eve with varying hours of operation, the company told USA TODAY.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Retail stores that don’t sell liquor, like grocery stores and convenience stores, have varying hours for beer and wine sales depending on the day.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.—
Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Though best known as a guitarist and vocalist, Wayne’s contributions extended to multiple instruments, arranging, and songwriting.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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According to Smithsonian, the institute’s idyllic backdrop, with open fields where patients could imagine animals roaming free, helped convince the doctor's dozens of patients that her practices were legit.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Between 2001 and 2004, there were so many shootings in Vancouver-area clubs that gang police started roaming through bars, throwing out anyone who looked like a drug dealer.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, businesses should aim to reduce their threat surface as much as possible by regularly cleaning and organizing data to minimize their sensitive data footprint and therefore reduce the risk of inadvertent exposure.—
Rich Vibert,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The union has primarily concentrated its efforts on organizing delivery drivers—although Amazon warehouse workers have also joined the efforts.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.—
Taylor Brown,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Researchers say that their discovery has helped tremendously in distinguishing the theropods of this region, which were poorly known before.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranging. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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