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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
Advertisement Meditation is humanity's oldest technology to tap into this dimension of intelligence.
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Add the aforementioned dimension and creativity, and these shades serve as the foundation for your standout, state-of-the-art manicure.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
That's a bunch of useful tech to cram into a pocket computer and adventure assistant, and the F113's dimensions reflect that.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
Breier said the energy dimension of the president’s plan is part and parcel of a broader set of objectives to counter migration and drug flows and promote a democracy in the country.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Add the aforementioned dimension and creativity, and these shades serve as the foundation for your standout, state-of-the-art manicure.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
That's a bunch of useful tech to cram into a pocket computer and adventure assistant, and the F113's dimensions reflect that.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
Breier said the energy dimension of the president’s plan is part and parcel of a broader set of objectives to counter migration and drug flows and promote a democracy in the country.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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The throw is currently on sale for $22, with twin, queen, and king sizes also discounted.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Follow local code for maximum drain length per pipe size.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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Researchers emphasize that the full scope of the outbreak among elephant seals may be far greater than current numbers suggest.—
Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Other defense contractors’ compensation and capital allocation practices align with other aspects of the executive order, although the scope varies, MyLogIQ data shows.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, the spacecraft spent about three months in safe mode after problems with its onboard inertial measurement units, or IMUs, which determine its orientation in space.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The 8-30g law applies to towns with less than 10% of its housing designated as affordable by state measurements.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 Jan. 2026
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The extent of the injuries has not been released.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is to some extent a consequence of how quickly the government had to act in the face of that emergency, a catch-22 between ensuring that the money would be going to actually help people who needed it and having to get billions out the door at lightning-speed.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The reversible set includes a duvet cover and matching shams, available in multiple sizes and a range of soft pastel hues.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sierra Canyon’s suffocating defense led to a 4-of-17 shooting performance from 3-point range for the Wolverines.—
Dan Lovi,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The moon will appear about six degrees beneath Saturn — roughly the width of three fingers held at arm’s length.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Always check the width and length of the cable to the inspection camera before purchasing.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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