RANGING Synonyms

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the act of protecting something by covering it

• the work of applying something

• processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible

• relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

• broad in scope or content

• closely encircling

• having unpredictable ups and downs

• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

• the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

• act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

• act of expanding by lengthening or widening

• exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

• marked by diversity or difference

• an increase in width

• a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park

• the act of making something wider

• be composed of

• include or contain; have as a component

• form or compose

• make (more) diverse

• spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

• vary in order to spread risk or to expand

• work out

• undergo development or evolution

• gain through experience

• extend in scope or range or area

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• make available; provide

• thrust or extend out

• reach outward in space

• offer verbally

• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

• expand the influence of

• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• cause to move at full gallop

• open or straighten out; unbend

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• prolong the time allowed for payment of

• continue or extend

• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

• have as a part, be made up out of

• consider as part of something

• add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category

• allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of

• gradual improvement or growth or development

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• a movement forward

• develop in a positive way

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• form or accumulate steadily

• the limits within which something can be effective

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

• the limit of capability

• reach a destination, either real or abstract

• reach a point in time, or a certain state or level

• move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense

• be in or establish communication with

• to gain with effort

• to extend as far as

• reach a goal

• place into the hands or custody of

• to exert much effort or energy

• navigational instrument for finding directions

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• the limit of capability

• drafting instrument used for drawing circles

• bring about; accomplish

• travel around, either by plane or ship

• get the meaning of something

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• an orderly arrangement

• an impressive display

• especially fine or decorative clothing

• an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics

• lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line

• align oneself with a group or a way of thinking

• vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat

• reading superficially or at random

• the act of feeding by continual nibbling

• shop around; not necessarily buying

• feed as in a meadow or pasture

• look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular

• eat lightly, try different dishes