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as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up
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as in gap
an incomplete or deficient area
the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day
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Recent Examples of space
This versatile bag also makes a thoughtful gift for any traveler, offering enough space to fit hair tools, toiletries, medication, and more.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The crafts have been observed to travel within clear spheres, and scientists now believe that space and time function differently inside those bubbles.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
One of five fireplaces throughout the home keeps the space warm, while picture windows and French windows frame the landscape.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Last spring, space junk from the International Space Station crashed into a home in Florida.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The crafts have been observed to travel within clear spheres, and scientists now believe that space and time function differently inside those bubbles.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
One of five fireplaces throughout the home keeps the space warm, while picture windows and French windows frame the landscape.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Last spring, space junk from the International Space Station crashed into a home in Florida.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
Noun
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Get Creative: Taylor recommends finding ways to use visual cues to differentiate one space from another, rather than physical objects that can make the room feel more closed in.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 660-plus scrolls stayed buried under volcanic mud until they were excavated in the 1700s from a single room that archaeologists believe held the personal working library of an Epicurean philosopher named Philodemus.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The twosome have been sparking dating rumors for a while.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Personalized music remixing has been something promised by advocates for AI in the future of streaming services for a while.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Levi channels his inner MacGyver and spans the gap in a single go.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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And there’s a more than $100 million gap between the cost of local school districts’ special education programs and the aid the state provides.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Sixers’ offseason signing of Paul George, a nine-time All-Star, to a four-year, $212 million contract has not picked up the slack.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Fortunately for Volvo, there is a production facility in Ghent, Belgium, that can pick up the slack for export to the United States.—
Chad Kirchner,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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Moore is quirky and a little bit edgy as the cool one of the group, whose all-black wardrobe could either be a fashion statement… or a sign of clinical depression.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Co-presenting the Animated Feature and Animated Short categories, the unlikely duo navigated their bits and at various moments, sweetly linked arms or hands.—
Elizabeth Leonard,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The regime of 1984 erases the old truths in order to fill the void with new ones.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Hurricanes’ top four receivers and top tight end have all departed, and Miami has brought in one wide receiver, C.J. Daniels, to fill the void.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The state has slowly offered more leeway to billboard companies over the years, Longest said.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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If the buyer can’t seek specific performance by the developer, there can be unlimited leeway for delays.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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In that span, he’s tied with Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards for the league lead in points per game.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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There’s a wealth of fascinating bird species that can be found all across its boundaries, and while birdwatching destinations span from Lytle Ranch to the Idaho border, few sites can match the splendor of the Great Salt Lake.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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