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as in hole
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
there were several visible gaps in the wall where the drywall had pulled away from the wall framing
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as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events
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as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a gap in his understanding
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
thought they were stuck until they found a gap in the mountain range that they could hike through
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Recent Examples of gap
Closing the gaps Once deployed, the Budget Thuis system will work as a multi-day energy storage asset connected to the Dutch electricity grid.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Significant valuation gaps frequently derail M&A deals, with only 20% of mid-market sales closing, highlighting a critical readiness problem.
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Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The data also showed that larger retailers are pulling ahead, too, widening the maturity gap with smaller competitors who struggle to keep pace.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
As a result, Social Security has been tapping its trust fund to cover the funding gap.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gap
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Significant valuation gaps frequently derail M&A deals, with only 20% of mid-market sales closing, highlighting a critical readiness problem.
—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The data also showed that larger retailers are pulling ahead, too, widening the maturity gap with smaller competitors who struggle to keep pace.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
As a result, Social Security has been tapping its trust fund to cover the funding gap.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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Tires should be inspected for wear and rotated regularly, usually at the same interval as oil changes.
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On a fickle morning in Miami—the kind where patches of sunshine give way to intervals of torrential rain—Learner Tien has taken shelter deep inside Hard Rock Stadium, the obliging home of the Dolphins, a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and, at the moment, the Miami Open.
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One was the rise to mini-major status of Miramax and New Line, leaving a void at the high end of the indie food chain.
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Below is the rest of Mutchnick and Kohan’s recollection of their fateful first meeting with Burrows, the decades of collaboration and friendship that followed and the large void the director’s passing is leaving in their lives and the world of TV comedy.
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At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
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The Colorado River Headwaters Byway is an 80-mile National Scenic Byway that winds through mountain towns, passing alpine lakes, hot springs, and canyon overlooks.
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This cordless hand vacuum tackles messes on furniture, in the car, and all kinds of nooks and crannies thanks to its lightweight, compact design, extra-large dust cup capacity, and accessories like a crevice tool, scrubbing brush, and a self-cleaning pet power brush.
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And those who like an easygoing cleaning experience opt for robot vacuums to clean every corner and crevice around the house.
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The breakdown came after years of increasingly frequent complaints about train delays and service interruptions.
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Community members repeatedly told the Fort Worth school district to reinstate former principal Shayma Alzubi — with a few interruptions — during a board meeting Tuesday.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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In Roberts’ Dodgers debut, on opening day at Petco Park, his team trounced the Padres 15-0.
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Argentina enters the game having already secured Group J and a date with Cape Verde in the opening round of the knockout stage of the tournament.
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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