span 1 of 2

verb

Definition of spannext
as in to measure
to find out the size, extent, or amount of tried to span the distance between the two trees by eye alone

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2 of 2

noun

1
as in pair

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as in year

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Recent Examples of span
Verb
The victories span two political parties, several regions and candidates with vastly different political views. — Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 The purchases span nearly 19 acres along Gordon Drive in the Port Royal neighborhood, in one of the country’s most expensive residential enclaves. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
Individuals charged on Monday span across Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Texas, Tennessee, New Jersey, Wisconsin, New York, Utah, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, California, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026 The figure marks the fourth time in a six-month span that air cargo demand increased at a double-digit pace on the trade lane. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for span
Recent Examples of Synonyms for span
  1. measure
  2. pair
  3. year
  4. gauge
  5. couple
  6. space
  7. scale
  8. yoke
Verb
  • Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX, which measures expectations for volatility, surged 50% and hit its highest level in seven months.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This test measures the system's video-editing capabilities, which heavily stress both the CPU and GPU.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of measure
Noun
  • Its hidden zipper and interior corner ties help keep everything neatly in place, while the warm camel hue pairs beautifully with the deeper plum of the blanket.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Autumn wouldn’t quite feel like autumn without a good pair of boots.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of pair
Noun
  • The couple met in 2018 through a Mormon dating app and tied the knot the next year, before welcoming their first child, Nora, in November 2021.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Tundu Lissu, a Tanzanian opposition leader and chairperson of the Chadema party, was sentenced to four years in prison after he was convicted of inciting people to disrupt last year's election but was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of year
Verb
  • Currently, artificial intelligence investments and tech sector movements represent the primary variables dictating market direction, making the progress of data center construction a critical proxy for gauging AI investment prospects.
    — , CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • From weather forecasts to risk management The researchers stress that the technology is designed to supplement rather than replace high-precision precipitation gauges.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of gauge
Noun
  • While Kimberly held separate contracts to coach school administrators, the couple’s latest account confirms SYDKIMYL was simultaneously receiving CMS funding specifically for Raki’s services.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Bregman overcame a tough start to the season with shaky defense the first couple of weeks.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of couple
Noun
  • These stages require additional equipment, cables, and space.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • There are also sensory rooms, gyms, outdoor spaces and windows for natural light.
    — Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of space
Verb
  • The center brings together companies, universities and research institutions to develop algorithms and applications that can scale with advances in quantum hardware.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The fragmented nature of Southeast Asian markets can also make scaling its music industry tough.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of scale
Noun
  • America's greatness is in the union struggle on a shop floor to push off the yoke of greed.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Roadster features a steer-by-wire yoke that electronically transmits steering inputs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of yoke

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