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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
Local zoning laws can also dictate the dimensions of parking spaces.
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Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
To fully evoke the wild ride through galaxies and dimensions, read below to find out which Supergirl character aligns with your Sun sign.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In effect, the Put expands the Dual Mandate, adding a new dimension to the Fed’s mission.
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George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Bringing a touch of design to your ceiling is a great way to tie your whole scheme together and an essential step towards adding height and dimension to your space.
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Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dimension
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
To fully evoke the wild ride through galaxies and dimensions, read below to find out which Supergirl character aligns with your Sun sign.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In effect, the Put expands the Dual Mandate, adding a new dimension to the Fed’s mission.
—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Bringing a touch of design to your ceiling is a great way to tie your whole scheme together and an essential step towards adding height and dimension to your space.
—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dimension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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Any reduction in tumor size is anecdotal and may be due to a variety of reasons including weight loss.
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Indeed, the size of labor agreement — expected to cost $12 million next year, $31 million the following year and $60 million in 2028-29 — had sparked considerable concern, making the disclosure of extra revenue all the more remarkable.
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The analyst sees scope for further penetration of this tool as advertisers using the product are increasing spending at nearly twice the rate of non-users.
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Tensions peaked over what many Venezuelans viewed as an inadequate response by the government, whose soldiers, firefighters, police and military cadets were evidently underprepared to respond to the scope of the tragedy.
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The nanometer, an atomic-scale unit of measurement, doesn't refer to the literal size of chips or their components, but to how densely transistors -- the tiny electronic switches that make up processors -- can be packed together.
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This year’s report instead includes measurements of each idea’s impact, feasibility (high, medium or low) and how long each would likely take (less than a year, one to three years, or more than three years).
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During the trial, the jury was not allowed to hear about the extent of Katy Puig’s injuries.
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While scientists are still uncovering the full extent of these connections, growing evidence suggests that the skeleton is integrated with the rest of the body rather than functioning as an isolated structure.
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The luxury market typically tops out in the $30-million to $40-million range in Orange County, though some properties are aiming higher, including a San Juan Capistrano ranch asking $85 million and an 11,500-square-foot mansion in Newport Coast listed for $68 million.
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Acuff had his biggest game of the year in a double-overtime loss to Alabama, scoring 49 points on 16-of-27 shooting while going 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
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One exception is a new option to adjust the width between nose pads to three different levels by manually opening and closing the pads on the glasses.
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This new version of the 1080p streaming stick has a smaller design — both in terms of width and volume — so its less obtrusive in a TVs HDMI port.
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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