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as in length
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the distance between the earth and the sun is about 93 million miles
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2
as in expanse
a wide space or area
a region marked by great, featureless distances
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the brothers' personalities are like the distance between night and day
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as in to throw away
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Recent Examples of distance
Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
Republican lawmakers from Montana opposed the amendment; Burgum also distanced himself from it.
—Abe Streep, ProPublica, 8 July 2025
Mike Stunson
july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Perched on a grassy knoll on the edge of downtown, The Inn sits comfortably away from bustling Main Street while maintaining easy walking distance to all of Berlin’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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Noun
He’s distanced from political institution s so his core identity remains the same.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
Republican lawmakers from Montana opposed the amendment; Burgum also distanced himself from it.
—Abe Streep, ProPublica, 8 July 2025
Verb
Bears like to keep their distance from groups of people.
—Mike Stunson
july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Perched on a grassy knoll on the edge of downtown, The Inn sits comfortably away from bustling Main Street while maintaining easy walking distance to all of Berlin’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
Noun
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Chasing a hot pace over the Oaklawn dirt, Sandman closed with authority and was 2 ½ lengths clear despite wandering about in the stretch.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Carrots range in size from petite, 2-inch-long mini carrots that are ideal for container growing, to large storage carrots that stretch over 12 inches in length.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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On 80 acres, the company built a sprawling, multi-story campus of monumental entryways, soaring atria and expansive terraces overlooking an artificial lagoon and offering, far in the distance across an expanse of water, a view of the downtown Miami skyline.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Along with a steel and aluminum hull, the new launch offers up an exterior with Baglietto’s classic strong lines, wide glass expanses, and stepped aft deck, which splits across three descending levels that cascade toward a sea-view pool.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Here's the difference: your CPA is likely focused on what's happening this year, minimizing your tax bill, filing returns and staying compliant.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter reported last week that the Bones and All actress exited the movie amid creative differences.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Mortensen retreated back into her room and locked the door, immediately texting her housemates.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Steel Dynamics — Shares retreated nearly 3% after the steelmaker’s second-quarter results trailed expectations, with $2.01 in earnings per share missing the Street’s $2.10 and revenue of $4.57 billion trailing the consensus for $4.76 billion.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Wipe down counters to get rid of crumbs and throw away produce scraps in a covered trash can.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Other communities receiving grants include Bristol for the 10.69 acres Hoppers-Birge Pond Nature Preserve expansion on Perkins Street.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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The South Korean battery maker, the largest in the country, completed expansion of its Holland, Michigan, facility last month after investing over $1.4 billion to manufacture batteries for storage systems.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Between the mid-1980s and 2007, the premium receded to an average 1.5–2.5%.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Other relatives receded into the background, leaving Lutnick and his two siblings on their own.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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