1
as in gaunt
being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed
we could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team
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2
as in broad
having considerable extent
a speech that took a rangy look at the problems facing the university
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Recent Examples of rangy
Carlies, a 2024 fifth-round pick, showed promise as a rangy linebacker.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The rangy 6-foot-4 player is considered a four-star recruit and a top 70 player in the nation, according to 247Sports.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan — Gone is maligned general manager Trent Baalke, and so too are his parameters for building out a defense with long, rangy athletes.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Elsewhere on defense, Porter is a rangy and athletic zone corner with strong ball skills.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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James Boyd, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The rangy 6-foot-4 player is considered a four-star recruit and a top 70 player in the nation, according to 247Sports.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan — Gone is maligned general manager Trent Baalke, and so too are his parameters for building out a defense with long, rangy athletes.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Elsewhere on defense, Porter is a rangy and athletic zone corner with strong ball skills.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rangy
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Recent photos of Bieber out and about show him looking gaunt and disappearing into his clothes.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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While Kahn was on the GLP-1 bandwagon earlier than most, her story has become the norm for those using weight loss drugs, finding their skin is looser and their face is more gaunt, creating a wealth of opportunity across the beauty ecosphere.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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And Answers For Friday, May 23 This rise in plush charms and toy-like accessories aligns with a broader cultural movement: the kidult trend.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Not only could the EU face higher tariffs than China, but the bloc of member states might have been better off by establishing a broad front with China and other countries against Trump’s trade policy, said German economist Marcel Fratscher.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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The long, lanky cornerback spent four years with Monmouth, playing in 37 games.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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Jesus and Mahavira: lanky, lugubrious men, asking me to choose between them.—
Tishani Doshi,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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House Speaker Matt Ritter, a Hartford Democrat who controls the agenda, keeps a close eye on the clock in the final days as numerous lawmakers want their bills on a wide variety of issues to pass in a scramble before the midnight adjournment.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Homelessness among veterans, young people and families was down by wide margins.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The teens proceeded to go skinny dipping, and upon emerging from the water, Abdela was freezing.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Dyson has officially unveiled its skinniest vacuum yet: the new PencilVac, which measures just 38mm in diameter.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Make sure to include nuances, counter-intuitive insights, and advanced strategies that only someone with extensive experience would know.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Paging Stevie Young and his steady, sweeping right arm.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Elle Fanning wore a custom Chanel dress in a pale blue silke crepe with a sweeping tulle skirt cinched with a black bow at the waist, completed with Cartier jewels.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The spindly 6-0, 170-pounder made big strides each season after that.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Keep in mind, in the world of asparagus, thin and spindly is not always better than thick and chunky.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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“Rangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rangy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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