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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
Designed with compact dimensions, the vehicle can be transported within a standard 40-foot container, allowing movement by land, air, or sea.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Mporokoso said Williams adds a new dimension.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In many cases, Indigenous enslavement adds new dimensions to familiar histories of the Americas—and to some of their most famous actors.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Dual-strip stitching along the border adds to the dimension.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Mporokoso said Williams adds a new dimension.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
In many cases, Indigenous enslavement adds new dimensions to familiar histories of the Americas—and to some of their most famous actors.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Dual-strip stitching along the border adds to the dimension.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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The plan is to maintain these ratios as the staff size increases.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Alna shows there were very small alvarezsaurs without an insect-eating specialization, and that size reduction evolved multiple times in this lineage, Apesteguía said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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In an indication of the scope of the conflict, flights across the Middle East were disrupted and air defense fire thudded over Dubai, the commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The film examines the push-pull of attraction and rejection on a scope both intimate and global, finding the uneasy space where the two meet.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2026
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Epigenetic aging — a measurement of one’s biological age instead of chronological age — was most advanced in men, according to the study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Nearby, a pair of digital displays tracks job data, including current measurement levels, the total number of patches completed, and total hours of operation.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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This was the extent of the scoring in the middle frame and Marshfield held a slight 16-15 edge in shots.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Plano police said the extent of their injuries is unknown.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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There will also be a rotating line up of pop-up vendors selling a range of treats.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Together, top reserves Payton Pritchard and Nikola Vucevic went 2-for-13 from the field and 1-for-7 from 3-point range.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The first consideration is height at maturity, but width is equally important.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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What to look for in a quality shuffleboard The length and width of shuffleboard tables can vary greatly (8 to 22 feet long, 18 to 20 inches wide), with the most important consideration for the average consumer being whether the table will fit comfortably in their home or not.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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