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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Already, the United States has moved more long-range stealthy B-2 bombers into range and dispatched a second aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, into the region, while initiating a major bombing campaign against the Houthis, Iran’s allies, which is seen as a message from Washington. Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 While the opening and closing holes of the Highlands Course offer long-range views of the surrounding area, The Keep offers a far more expansive mountain golf experience with breathtaking vistas throughout. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Both sides are continuing long-range attacks as U.S.-brokered ceasefire negotiations continue. David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2025 Knights believes Riyadh is apprehensive about the Houthis retaliating with long-range drones and missiles against its infrastructure. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 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 16 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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