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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
Meetings can either erode or strengthen these dimensions of belonging.
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Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
There’s a political dimension as well.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
That [jazz] dimension would have been missing.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
What’s changed over the last five to ten years is that the international dimension has become much more significant.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
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Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
There’s a political dimension as well.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
That [jazz] dimension would have been missing.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
What’s changed over the last five to ten years is that the international dimension has become much more significant.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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Brown had challenged Anunoby at shootaround to use his size, strength and athleticism on the offensive glass.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Available in sizes ranging from 2 to 18 in a beautiful medium wash, these versatile jeans are great for everyday wear and will keep you comfy throughout your travels thanks to their cotton and elastane blend.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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This will cost $15 million to $22 million, depending on the full scope of expansion.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Others have expressed concern over patient privacy, as well as the need for human judgment that takes into account the scope of a patient’s health history, rather than a single dataset.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Large pipes can be seen leading into the tank, which could have held around half a million liters of water, according to measurements taken from satellite images.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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After persisting with her complaint, the union took legal advice and was told that requesting intimate measurements could breach data protection regulations.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Researchers will employ new techniques in 2026 to investigate the lake’s phytoplankton community — including its smallest component, picoplankton — to determine the extent to which phytoplankton and picoplankton influence clarity.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The extent of the agent's injuries is not known, although he was hospitalized.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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From the beach’s crystal clear waters to its lush mountains, the Dominican Republic features a range of options that go beyond the sun and sand.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Well, tonight, Harper is 3-for-3 from 3-point range in the first half and has scored 15 points.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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To find the right size, measure your RV’s width at both the rear bumper and the windshield, its length from bumper to bumper and its height from the midwheel to the roof.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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At that hour, the moon will stand 10 degrees above the horizon, roughly the equivalent of the width of your fist.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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