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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
For Ndiaye’s opener, the winger shimmied, finding space on the outside of his marker, before laying on an inch-perfect cross begging to be converted at the back post.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
Ship is also supposed to deploy eight dummy versions of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites during its trip and perform an engine-relight test in space.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Rose Garden also features patio tables with yellow-and-white striped umbrellas, a perfect match to the space at Mar-a-Lago known as the Beach Club.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
The district has declining enrollment and extra space districtwide, according to a document spelling out the advisory committee's recommendations.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
Ship is also supposed to deploy eight dummy versions of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites during its trip and perform an engine-relight test in space.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Rose Garden also features patio tables with yellow-and-white striped umbrellas, a perfect match to the space at Mar-a-Lago known as the Beach Club.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
The district has declining enrollment and extra space districtwide, according to a document spelling out the advisory committee's recommendations.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
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From creative wall graphics in children’s rooms to refreshed office interiors, these products help customers reimagine their spaces sustainably.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Furniture No need to replace your entire dining set, but a simple chair swap goes a long way in changing the feel of a room.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
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Try the alfredo — and keep your eyes peeled for spaghetti Dasha Barbours customers who haven’t been in for a while might notice a new main entree offering: Seafood Fettuccine Pasta, served with lobster tail and shrimp.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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Two of the most prominent names in AI, Sam Altman and Elon Musk have been at odds with each other for a while now.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But until now, only one other system, discovered in 2018, had ever actually been observed with two planets inside a large inner gap.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Nimmo followed suit, his ball 108 mph off the bat and into the gap in left-center.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Other donors are picking up the slack, including a $200 billion multi-year commitment from the Gates Foundation.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Fortunately, the Liberty still have their top scorer, Sabrina Ionescu (19.3 points per game), to pick up the slack.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Compared to Claire’s parents, Julia and Henry (Jeremy Irvine), a little bit more is known about Ellen and Brian.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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Check out our latest Fresh Picks, and soak up the last bit of summer with our Spotify playlist below.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
29 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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This language is favorable to the state but unions are hoping to find more leeway in future bargaining sessions over the topic.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Give them leeway to customize them to fit their own distinct voice and aesthetic.—
Ismael El Qudsi,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Lindor had three more hits, giving him multiple hits in five straight games (and 13 total in that span).—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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