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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B
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as in scope
dimensions plural
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimension
Superman and Mister Terrific manage to save the day and (more or less) fix what's broken, throwing an evil clone of Kal-El (Luthor was very busy) into a black hole found in the pocket dimension.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
Start with a sketch—or mark dimensions directly on the wall—to visualize balance and symmetry.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
The nuclear dimension from the start of the atomic age defined in important ways U.S. relations with other nations, especially principal allies.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
The international dimension adds another layer of complexity.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
Start with a sketch—or mark dimensions directly on the wall—to visualize balance and symmetry.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
The nuclear dimension from the start of the atomic age defined in important ways U.S. relations with other nations, especially principal allies.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
The international dimension adds another layer of complexity.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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But the space-time—the black hole itself—will never actually shrink in size even as the radiation leaks energy into the void for all eternity.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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By expanding their scope to include internal as well as external threats, organizations can build real resilience and ensure a systemic and coordinated approach to both executive and enterprise security.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention, its latest effort to expand the scope of its sweeping immigration crackdown, sources briefed on the policy change told CBS News.—
July 15,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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Exposure management is about ongoing vigilance and dynamic measurement.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Kerrville is on a list of sites where crews will be conducting what are called indirect measurements based on high-water marks, according to the USGS.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The report, released Friday, downplayed the extent of Russian interference in the 2016 election by highlighting Obama administration emails showing officials had concluded before and after the presidential race that Moscow had not hacked state election systems to manipulate votes in Trump's favor.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Cybersecurity firms, which admittedly may be talking their book to some extent, claim that ad fraud bots also click on pay-per-click ads or simulate user activity, causing companies to pay for traffic and conversions that never represent real humans.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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Bose’s first high-profile acquisitions, these high-end audio brands will allow the company to tailor the performance and appearance of its systems to auto brands appealing to a wider range of buyers.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Many of the country's best speakers have presented on a wide range of topics, from the best native plants for your garden to in-depth looks at the flora from native ecosystems.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Forward Beth Mead was summoned in place of Lauren James at half-time, and offered more width and drive; James had been guilty of taking too many touches and slowing England down.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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In terms of aesthetics, many recommend that your soundbar should be roughly the same width as your TV to prevent it from standing out, or at least less wide.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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