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Synonyms

short-range

American  
[shawrt-reynj] / ˈʃɔrtˈreɪndʒ /

adjective

  1. having a limited extent, as in distance or time.

    a short-range shot; a short-range plan.
short-range British  

adjective

  1. of small or limited extent in time or distance

    a short-range forecast

    a short-range gun
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Etymology

Origin of short-range

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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Navtex messages, a form of automated, short-range maritime-safety text broadcasts transmitted directly to ships, communicate which vessels have been attacked or sunk, according to several seafarers and Navtex messages seen by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Emirates also has surveillance drones and a stockpile of U.S.-supplied bombs and short-range missiles that could help ease U.S. and Israeli shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Israel's famed Iron Dome system is the third tier and was originally designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Despite its own claims, Iran has long been known to have short-range ballistic missiles - with a maximum range of 3,000km.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

But he had no way of knowing that Soviet commanders in Cuba also had dozens of short-range nuclear weapons—tactical weapons, designed to devastate enemies on the battlefield.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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