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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B
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as in scope
dimensions plural
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimension
The race took on the dimensions of a proxy battle between OpenAI and Anthropic, a clash of money and priorities that seems likely to prefigure other midterm contests.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
These dimensions include the handle and the wheels.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The next step was adding the Swell Thickening Cream to add dimension and volume, and then the Whirlpool Styling Foam which helped retain the shape of Basset’s style, which was imperative given the length of her hair (longer hair falls flat a lot faster, especially during long nights like the Met).
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
These dimensions were not arbitrary; however, Kaneda argued that the beam was necessary to remain stable in the Pacific Ocean.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
These dimensions include the handle and the wheels.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The next step was adding the Swell Thickening Cream to add dimension and volume, and then the Whirlpool Styling Foam which helped retain the shape of Basset’s style, which was imperative given the length of her hair (longer hair falls flat a lot faster, especially during long nights like the Met).
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
These dimensions were not arbitrary; however, Kaneda argued that the beam was necessary to remain stable in the Pacific Ocean.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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Equally staggering is its size in comparison to the next largest gold nugget found in the Western Hemisphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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No Wolves player scored more than 12 points on a night the Spurs’ swarming defense created too much havoc too allow Minnesota to exploit its advantages in size and strength.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Studies to this point have been limited in their scope or sample sizes, Trela said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The consequences are significant, given the scope of L’Oréal’s operations in North America.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Scientists have not, however, been able to converge on a measurement with a level of precision comparable to that of constants such as the speed of light (299,792,458 meters per second) or Planck’s constant, which is known to eight decimal places.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Typically, footprint measurements are around 7 by 10 inches or 8 by 11 inches.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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The extent of the spill was disputed Sunday by the government of Trinidad and Tobago, which said only 10 barrels were spilled and the spill was contained the same day it was detected, May 1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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This happened with the shooting at NFL headquarters in New York City, when Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and to a lesser extent, with the recent incident at the White House Correspondents dinner.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Philadelphia led 33-31 after the first quarter behind 6-for-9 shooting from 3-point range.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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For babies who don’t get the shot, the risk for vitamin K deficiency bleeding from a week after birth to 6 months ranges from 1 in 14,000 to 1 in 25,000 births.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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The huge width is what enables the boat to harness so much power from the wind in its sails.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Ideal for an elevated work-from-home setup, the desk upgrade adds a 16-inch-deep desk surface that spans the entire width of the bed (whether vertically or horizontally oriented).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 May 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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