long-range

adjective

Definition of long-rangenext
as in lasting

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Recent Examples of long-range Mercury enters Virgo and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, Publishing, and Belief, helping your long-range ideas become easier to organize. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 In April, the British defense ministry announced a support package including at least 120,000 drones to be delivered to Ukraine this year, including long-range strike, reconnaissance and logistics drones. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Placer County Principal Planner Alex Fisch said much of what once appeared to be long-range planning is now visible on the ground. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Ukraine's long-range drones have repeatedly hit facilities in Russia's vital oil industry, causing fuel shortages, and have also engaged in a campaign against Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-range
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-range
  1. lasting
  2. extended
  3. standing
  4. unlimited
  5. unconditional
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  • Does this sound like the foundation for a true and lasting love?
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • These three nesting baskets are made from durable water hyacinth wicker that’s aesthetically pleasing and more importantly, long lasting.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lasting
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  • The aircraft will maximize the defensive potential of Qatar's F-15QAs, Rafales, and Typhoons, allowing for extended surveillance and interception missions, reinforcing a defensive posture rather than offensive strikes.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This fire was brought to a second alarm due to high temperatures and extended work needed at the scene, the Fire Department added.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • Conservative majority tossed the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s lawsuit on standing grounds, saying preservationists weren’t personally harmed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Omega hit a sitout powerbomb through a standing wooden table.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of standing
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  • Getting unlimited In negotiations with TV channel operators, YouTube executives have always leaned on user studies to back up requests in negotiations.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This Unlimited plan adds unlimited monthly messages under a fair use policy, priority access to new features and models, and support for unlimited devices.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • The capitulation of Germany is at hand, the Third Reich's unconditional surrender just days away.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Despite his resolve to be gentler and kinder than Cotton, Hank still struggles to articulate his unconditional love to his son, Bobby.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of unconditional

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