1
: relating to or fit for long distances
long-range rockets
2
: involving or taking into account a long period of time
long-range planning

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AccuWeather's long-range 2025 U.S. Severe Weather Forecast projects between 1,300 and 1,450 tornadoes nationwide this year, with most of the activity expected east of the traditional Tornado Alley. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 Exactly 30 seconds later, New Jersey very nearly re-established a lead when Gustavsson stopped a long-range shot, and the puck popped up and landed on the goalie’s back. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025 With over 300 aircraft, including the long-range Gulfstream G650 and the Super-Midsize Praetor 600, Flexjet’s fleet is constantly evolving. Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 In January, Denmark announced $2.1 billion in financial commitments for Arctic security covering three new naval vessels, long-range drones and satellites. Philip Crowther, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for long-range

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of long-range was in 1809

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“Long-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-range. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

long-range

adjective
-ˈrānj
1
: relating to or fit for long distances
a long-range gun
2
: long-term
long-range planning

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