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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 dimensions
Definitely include the piece's dimensions in your listing, Kristin Keyes, the founder of Kristin Keyes Interiors, says.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
All of these dimensions are thought to be as small as physically possible — close to the Planck scale (10-35 meters) — but the researchers proposed that the dark dimension could be significantly bigger than the others — on the order of a micron (10-6 meters).
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Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
One of her most surprising discoveries was that some of the first students to discuss the emotional dimensions of racist language were white students.
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Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Users with especially large hands may wish for a little more room along the lower edge where the pinky finger rests, but most people should find the dimensions workable.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
The second area focuses on custom development, where engineers will design new battery cell variations specifically to meet the unique safety standards, structural dimensions, and weight limitations required for commercial aerospace applications.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Peat measured just 6-7 in socks at the combine, with a 6-11 wingspan and 8-8 standing reach — dimensions that are far too small to play the center spot.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
When considered city by city and decade by decade, there are lots of factors in home run totals, from ballpark dimensions to playing strategies to the number of long ball hitters in each lineup.
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Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Even the Mini House's dimensions appear inspired by the Markies project.
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New Atlas,
14 June 2026
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
All of these dimensions are thought to be as small as physically possible — close to the Planck scale (10-35 meters) — but the researchers proposed that the dark dimension could be significantly bigger than the others — on the order of a micron (10-6 meters).
—
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
One of her most surprising discoveries was that some of the first students to discuss the emotional dimensions of racist language were white students.
—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Users with especially large hands may wish for a little more room along the lower edge where the pinky finger rests, but most people should find the dimensions workable.
—
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
The second area focuses on custom development, where engineers will design new battery cell variations specifically to meet the unique safety standards, structural dimensions, and weight limitations required for commercial aerospace applications.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Peat measured just 6-7 in socks at the combine, with a 6-11 wingspan and 8-8 standing reach — dimensions that are far too small to play the center spot.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
When considered city by city and decade by decade, there are lots of factors in home run totals, from ballpark dimensions to playing strategies to the number of long ball hitters in each lineup.
—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Even the Mini House's dimensions appear inspired by the Markies project.
—
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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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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Oliver may have lived her own world to some extent, but that world was still the real one.
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In bumping off Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night in the friendly confines of Estadio Azteca, Mexico has set up Telemundo (and to a lesser extent, Fox) for a post-holiday blockbuster against England.
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Whereas the federal incentive may have been enough to spark interest in a range of buyers, Moody said the lesser amount will probably appeal mainly to people who already have their eye on an EV.
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Events listed on the calendar range from neighborhood gatherings and historical commemorations to concerts, family activities and civic engagement programs.
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Ronaldo is clearly more economical with his running — staying more static between the width of the goalposts — meaning Portugal are less fluid across the front line.
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Large vents, openings, and aerodynamic tunnels dominate the rear bodywork, creating a sense of lightness despite the car’s width.
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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