as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the spacing of the houses was a little tight
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Recent Examples of spacing
Based on the size and spacing of the tracks, scientists suspect the dinosaurs were walking at speeds between about one and four miles per hour.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
The keyboard feels mostly fine, with good key spacing and a nice amount of travel.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
The 6-foot-8 forward was one of the most polished offensive players still on the board — and now joins a reshaping roster focused on surrounding franchise cornerstones LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller with spacing, feel and shooting.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
This forms a sort of geological barcode, the spacings of which vary depending on the specific conditions in each arm of the rift.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
The keyboard feels mostly fine, with good key spacing and a nice amount of travel.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
The 6-foot-8 forward was one of the most polished offensive players still on the board — and now joins a reshaping roster focused on surrounding franchise cornerstones LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller with spacing, feel and shooting.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
This forms a sort of geological barcode, the spacings of which vary depending on the specific conditions in each arm of the rift.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
Noun
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The service can reach maximum speeds of 125 mph and covers the 235-mile distance between the two cities in 3 hours, 25 minutes.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Bears like to keep their distance from groups of people.—
Mike Stunson
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 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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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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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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