shouting distance
noun
: a short distance : easy reach
—usually used with within
lived within shouting distance of her cousins
Examples of shouting distance in a Sentence
We live within shouting distance of my parents.
he's within shouting distance of being the winningest coach in college basketball history
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The hotel does offer dedicated Family Rooms, where a large room with a king bed connects to a smaller room with twin beds, perfect for keeping the kids within shouting distance while maintaining your own space.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
The team here is entirely Balinese, mostly born within shouting distance of the rice terraces that cascade down these hills.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
The Spartans kept the game within shouting distance at 20-14 before the Warriors put the hammer down.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Normally that would be enough to put her within shouting distance of a medal.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
The team here is entirely Balinese, mostly born within shouting distance of the rice terraces that cascade down these hills.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
The Spartans kept the game within shouting distance at 20-14 before the Warriors put the hammer down.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Normally that would be enough to put her within shouting distance of a medal.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shouting distance
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“Shouting distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shouting%20distance. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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