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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
Now, Rzepka and backer Jay Stamates (owner of Milwaukee bars Sabbatic, The Standard and Stella’s) are opening a more casual restaurant in the same space.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
However, one in five respondents were undecided, underscoring the space that both candidates have to grow their support beyond their party bases.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Sarah Sherman Samuel’s collection for Lulu & Georgia is full of shapely curves and warm wood that bring a wave of organic personality to a space.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Sternbeck says the variety of spaces and activities creates a Halloween celebration that truly delights all ages, leading to genuine conversations and shared nostalgic experiences.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
However, one in five respondents were undecided, underscoring the space that both candidates have to grow their support beyond their party bases.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Sarah Sherman Samuel’s collection for Lulu & Georgia is full of shapely curves and warm wood that bring a wave of organic personality to a space.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Sternbeck says the variety of spaces and activities creates a Halloween celebration that truly delights all ages, leading to genuine conversations and shared nostalgic experiences.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
Noun
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The hotel’s 142 rooms and suites are designed with a dark-wood and light-linen look—sort of Scandi meets Spanish colonial.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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This acrylic and wood tic-tac-toe board brings style and function to any room.—
Jaclyn Kaufman
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most regulars have known this was coming for a while now.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Undoubtedly, the loss will sting for a while, but Velin is proud of what the Panthers showed.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nopales, like cruciferous vegetables such as kale, collards, and arugula, are rich in calcium and can help fill this nutrient gap.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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That's an enormous gap, but what other team has a better claim as the league's 11th-best?—
Chase Goodbread,
The Tuscaloosa News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ready to add some color to your slacks selection?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Loose layers can compress in a crash, leaving the harness too slack to protect the baby.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In retirement, Paulsen does a little bit of everything.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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While speaking with James Austin Johnson at 'Rolling Stone's' Musicians on Musicians event, Role Model revealed the interesting bit of 'Sally' lore.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If Bostick can’t go, perhaps Myles Kitt-Denton will fill the void.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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As head coach Enzo Maresca made clear after the game, Palmer’s stardust will always be missed but Estevao is helping fill the void.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Six months after a high-profile arrest and indictment of a judge at the Milwaukee County Courthouse complex, the county's chief judge has yet to issue a formal policy about what leeway federal immigration agents have to operate in the county's halls of justice.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Of the two, Grier likely has a little more leeway than McDaniel, who is 29-29 in three-plus seasons in Miami.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion will be Manchester United’s only home game in a span of 50 days.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the span of 46 minutes, there were 30 wagers from a professional sports bettor that totaled $13,759 on the under for Rozier’s points, rebounds and assists, which caused several sportsbooks to close down prop betting on his statistics.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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