bridge the gap
idiom
: to have qualities of two different groups or things
—often + between
His work bridges the gap between popular fiction and serious literature.
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The goal is to bridge the gap between bulky headsets and general-purpose wearables, delivering AI assistance that fits into daily life.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
Amenities like e-bike rental, a private jacuzzi, and breakfast delivery bridge the gap between B&B and Airbnb.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
Aside from a heaping serving of broad-spectrum SPF 50, this formula delivers nourishing additives like collagen and peptides that bridge the gap between skin tint and moisturizer.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
The Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship has a mission to support faculty from minority-serving institutions and community colleges, and bridge the gap between academia and the entertainment industry.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
Amenities like e-bike rental, a private jacuzzi, and breakfast delivery bridge the gap between B&B and Airbnb.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
Aside from a heaping serving of broad-spectrum SPF 50, this formula delivers nourishing additives like collagen and peptides that bridge the gap between skin tint and moisturizer.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
The Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship has a mission to support faculty from minority-serving institutions and community colleges, and bridge the gap between academia and the entertainment industry.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bridge the gap
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“Bridge the gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridge%20the%20gap. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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