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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
It was built in the space where the original Biospherians had farmed their food.
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Alina Hartounian, NPR, 7 July 2025
The museum features more than 100 air and space artifacts, according to its website, as well as full-motion flight simulators, which are included with the cost of admission.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
Companies are instead creating more privacy and investing in quality spaces.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 7 July 2025
According to Redfin, Dilworth is home to sprawling green spaces, eclectic dining options and numerous walking trails.
—Nora O’Neill 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
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Alina Hartounian, NPR, 7 July 2025
The museum features more than 100 air and space artifacts, according to its website, as well as full-motion flight simulators, which are included with the cost of admission.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
Companies are instead creating more privacy and investing in quality spaces.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 7 July 2025
According to Redfin, Dilworth is home to sprawling green spaces, eclectic dining options and numerous walking trails.
—Nora O’Neill 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
Noun
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Cozy and colorful The living room is now a light, bright, welcoming space, filled with neutral tones and accents in coral pink and shades of blue.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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Investigators later discovered an email account that had only been accessed using a computer in an exam room at Craig’s dental practice, according to the affidavit.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
Noun
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For a while, companies might try to hold down their prices.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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For a while now, Spider-Man fans have been hoping that Tom Holland’s MCU version, after messing around with galactic battles and the multiverse, may go back to his roots.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The report provides an analysis of base compensation, cash bonuses, and equity—including compensation perception gaps between first-time and seasoned CFOs.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Currie warned that further cuts to Medicaid and public hospitals could make these gaps even worse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The lineup has helped pick up the slack, with Juan Soto turning himself into a genuine All-Star snub since the start of June and Brandon Nimmo, who hit two grand slams last week, now on pace for more than 30 homers.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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In the snap, the former president is dressed casually, in a white polo and gray slacks, while his wife and daughters are in sundresses and skirts.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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These particles include tiny bits of pollution from engines, heating systems, wildfires, and industrial activity But 2023 was a cautionary tale: wildfire smoke pushed the annual average back up to 8.7, a level not seen since the previous decade.—
Youssef Rafik,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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With Clarke coming into Casa, things just clicked a little bit more easily, and things gelled together with them more.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Without questions, let alone answers, faith fills the void.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2025
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Later that night, Bertha sits in bed, staring blankly into the void until George comes in.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Brooke Rollins has taken the heat from conservative pundits and voters alike, after Trump seemed to float the idea of giving farm and hospitality laborers leeway in immigration crackdowns.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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That would have given him enough leeway to meet Nick Kyrgios in the Dog and Fox.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Sánchez threw just six of his next 28 pitches outside the strike zone in that span, and one of those was called a strike.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Take a few steps back, and the loom looks like a miniature suspension bridge – one that carries centuries of history across a span no wider than a yoga mat.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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