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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
Being in the crowded wellness space, Silverman also knew that strategy alone wouldn't cut it.
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Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Brooke is now planning to expand his offering by converting the station’s old waiting room into an additional guest space with an ensuite bathroom.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
Sean is going to show you one of the biggest companies in the space.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Brooke is now planning to expand his offering by converting the station’s old waiting room into an additional guest space with an ensuite bathroom.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
Sean is going to show you one of the biggest companies in the space.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
Noun
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The trio of animals moved like molasses around the room, steadily scaling rocks and different obstacles to eat up every last shred of lettuce.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The maximum water capacity in Lake Powell is 24 million acre-feet, which, like Lake Mead, is plenty of room to sustain a range of wildlife.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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For a while the family of eight had no issue traveling the state to support Sara while she was being treated after a brain tumor diagnosis, according to their attorneys.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Reliever Tanner Banks had been warming up for a while.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Noun
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But, as in James' case, such plans can have gaps in what care is covered, and more comprehensive private plans may be too expensive.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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Why The Northern Lights Are Being Seen In The U.S. The imminent potential display of aurora is due to a high-speed stream of solar wind coming from a coronal hole — a gap in the sun’s outer atmosphere, its corona, where solar wind escapes more freely into space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Without in-home help, and sometimes even with it, family caregivers − frequently mothers − often pick up the slack, switching jobs or leaving their careers behind to care for their kids with special needs.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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So if the spending cap blocked more funding, for example, for social services, federal grants picked up the slack.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says while the couple was waist deep in the water with their dog, an alligator bit the hand and wrist of the woman and dragged her under the water.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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While a headboard may seem like a small design detail in your overall bedroom layout, a little bit of creativity can make a big impact.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Another hour of your life is about to vanish into the corporate void.—
Ishaan Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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His call for reconciliation reflects a broader sentiment among fans and artists alike who feel the void left by their separation, and hope to see that energy revived.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Women have some leeway regarding wearing skirts or shorts.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Although there is some leeway with installation height, care should be taken.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Now, last night was the second time in that span that Peralta stranded runners, then came back out in the next inning and allowed a run.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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His 169 wRC+ in that span is eighth-best in the Majors, and his 19 home runs are the most he’s hit in a season since 2019.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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