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
The two-big look gives New York a shot at controlling the paint while better contesting Boston’s five-out spacing.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
The Revolution’s back line maintained tight spacing, rarely allowing clean shots on goal despite Charlotte’s overwhelming possession advantage.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
The testing resulted in understanding the impact of measures such as all metal fencing instead of wood or vinyl, and expanding the spacing of homes to be 10 feet apart.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
For the Heat, the consternation was not only the lack of Curry-level spacing (if there even is such a thing beyond Curry in the NBA), but also Butler’s lack of availability, a problem that again surfaced this season ahead of the falling out with Heat management.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
The Revolution’s back line maintained tight spacing, rarely allowing clean shots on goal despite Charlotte’s overwhelming possession advantage.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
The testing resulted in understanding the impact of measures such as all metal fencing instead of wood or vinyl, and expanding the spacing of homes to be 10 feet apart.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
For the Heat, the consternation was not only the lack of Curry-level spacing (if there even is such a thing beyond Curry in the NBA), but also Butler’s lack of availability, a problem that again surfaced this season ahead of the falling out with Heat management.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
Noun
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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Flowers kept his distance the following summer and got a job at Charlestown Senior Living in Catonsville.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2025
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The width of your clenched first from your thumb to the other side of your hand is about 10 degrees, while the thickness of your little finger accounts for around 1 degree in the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Hence the width of this beast – that kite is designed to pull hard from one side, and the rest of the boat is designed to turn that pull into maximum forward velocity while resisting rollover.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
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The bulk of his Louvre paragraph—contrast that length with several hundred words detailing superfluous silk shopping—is given over to his distaste for the practice of painting the portraits of wealthy patrons.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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The Navigator that was revealed in mid-1997 shared plenty of bones with the Expedition; its wheelbase and length were identical, and its width and height just a scant couple of inches apart.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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