short-range

adjective

Definition of short-rangenext
as in limited

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Recent Examples of short-range However, it’s not known to have transferred Fateh-110 short-range ballistic missiles as many feared earlier in the war. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Olsen is known more for his accuracy and short-range work, while Weinberg is known more for his strong leg. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 But short-range systems such as the Iskander ballistic missile have been the workhorse for the Russian military. — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Taiwan would wind up on the losing side of a spending race with China over short-range ballistic missiles. — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for short-range
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-range
  1. limited
  2. conditional
  3. tentative
  4. transitory
  5. ephemeral
  6. fleeting
  7. qualified
Adjective
  • Following the results, analysts at Bank of America upgraded shares to neutral from an underperform rating on accelerating AI growth, but warned of limited upside ahead.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Yet last week, California managed to pull it off — navigating the public backlash that has derailed and limited efforts by other Western states.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • The agreement includes a payment of up to $18 billion, part of which is tied to conditional action by other social media giants.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Tourbineau had been seeking a lot-line adjustment, as well as a conditional use permit for mini-storage and design review.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of conditional
Adjective
  • Most of us have felt awkward during those first tentative steps back into dating.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yet these survivors are so hard-wired to be fearful of their neighbors that Hig and Cima’s rusty, tentative flirtation takes place under the gaze of her daddy’s gun, a heck of a chaperone.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tentative
Adjective
  • That all prices – high and low – are transitory is tautological.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • On the National Mall this week, Freedom 250 signs pointed visitors toward temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel and mobile, transitory history exhibits.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of transitory
Adjective
  • Viral memes and videos are often good for only ephemeral dopamine hits, but leave the elixir to the humor and talent of the Gregory Brothers, a longtime musical quartet.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The prospect of a book, uneditable once on shelves, presented an overwhelming feeling of finality compared to the ever-evolving, ephemeral language of fashion design.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ephemeral
Adjective
  • Fortunately, one of the most sensitive detectors ever constructed was buried there to catch that fleeting glow and record the neutrinos’ ghostly presence.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The furniture and decor for your little one leans into that fleeting window of imagination, bringing color, whimsy, and playfulness to make their room feel unmistakably theirs.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of fleeting
Adjective
  • Winegardner, a Lothian resident who once played professionally on the Hooters Tour for two years and qualified for a Nike Tour event, wants to tap into that thrill of competitive golf.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Despite recent scrutiny over his past associations and his history as Microsoft's CEO, Gates positions himself as a uniquely qualified messenger due to his tech background and philanthropic focus.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of qualified

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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-range. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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