1
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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2
as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events
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3
as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a gap in his understanding
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4
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
Increasingly, an enormous gap has emerged between the image of the conflict that the Israeli government is trying to convey and the reality on the ground.
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Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
So how big is the gap between Netanyahu and the far right?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
In 2019, gas cars were 44% cheaper than electric cars, and in 2024 the gap narrowed to 31%.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Two ventures rose above the rest: Lola Vision Systems, which is building AI chips for autonomous machines and expanding STEM/AI education in BIPOC communities, and Swish Vo, a holistic healing platform bridging gaps between patients and providers.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
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Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
So how big is the gap between Netanyahu and the far right?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
In 2019, gas cars were 44% cheaper than electric cars, and in 2024 the gap narrowed to 31%.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Two ventures rose above the rest: Lola Vision Systems, which is building AI chips for autonomous machines and expanding STEM/AI education in BIPOC communities, and Swish Vo, a holistic healing platform bridging gaps between patients and providers.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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Surely, Little Lake Lodge in Aspen, currently the most expensive home on the market in America, wouldn’t have any shame holes—not at $300 million.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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With most bread makers, the kneading paddles stay in place during baking, which gives you a small yet annoying hole in your finished loaves.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The differences allow black moons to appear at irregular intervals.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The estimate for the return interval of the 1976 flood shrank to perhaps 300–400 years.—
Ellen Wohl
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The club are in the market to fill the voids left by Maddison and Son Heung-min, who was sold to Los Angeles FC this month, with rumours linking Spurs to Manchester City winger Savinho.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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To celebrate her life and her work, without forgetting the painful void left by her death.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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When visitors look up, the red and orange hues of the slot canyon perfectly contrast the bright blue sky.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Mistake: Packing too many short-sleeve shirts Pack this instead: Versatile layers The canyons trap cold air and reduce radiation from the sun.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The roomy dustbin didn’t need constant emptying, and the crevice tool came in clutch for picking up crumbs between couch cushions and from the tight corners of car seats.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Aphonopelma Chiricahua: Named after the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, this large, black-bodied species dwells in crevices and rocky burrows.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fifty years ago, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a national state of emergency, suspending civil liberties and jailing opposition leaders in a jarring interruption of the country’s democracy that would last two years.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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AdGuard blocks banners, video ads, and other interruptions so websites load faster and feel cleaner.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, Chanel expanded its global footprint with new boutique openings in prime locations, including Fifth Avenue in New York, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Tokyo.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Greenwich noted sold out shows daily for the fourth best per-theater average opening of 2025 after The Phoenician Scheme, The Encampments and Friendship.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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