dimensions

Definition of dimensionsnext
plural of dimension

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Recent Examples of dimensions Cooling in two dimensions In a new set of experiments conducted by researchers at the University of Vienna, TU Wien, and Ulm University, the team trapped a nano-dumbbell rotor using a laser’s electric field. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026 The dimensions of the timbers correspond exactly to the drawings of the ship that survive, and the dendrochronological dating matches the vessel’s year of construction in 1772. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 This tiny house performs some downsizing magic to fit a surprisingly practical interior into its tight dimensions. Adam Williams april 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026 The dimensions of the buildings are even, with the exception of the one building in which most of us still live, number 35, the tallest. Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 Per the new show’s official logline, in this new era of Peaky Blinders, a decade after World War Two, the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 However, all three home runs also would have been out with the old dimensions. CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 Fold your jersey and measure it squarely to see which dimensions work best for your frame. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 How the robot ump actually sees every pitch The system uses a network of high-speed cameras placed around the stadium to track the baseball in three dimensions. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
Noun
  • But the scope of the problem Petzke described to the committee remains unclear even after Little signed the bill into law.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The escalating conflict in the Middle East wasn’t expected to affect March’s employment numbers; however, economists caution that the health of the US labor market and broader economy hinge on the scope and duration of the war.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Massive basin never seen before For the first time, astronauts have seen the full extent of this lunar basin with their own eyes, according to NASA.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The extent of the injuries to the other victim has not been released.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • What to expect Attendees can expect a range of local chefs and vendors serving traditional fish plates alongside dishes influenced by a variety of cultural backgrounds.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Boomer went 11-for-15 on field goals last season, with all four misses coming in the 40-49-yard range.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • According to the Forest Service, arrowleaf balsamroot has a deep tap root that can grow to the width of a hand.
    Bruce Whiting, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Two-dimensional work must be framed and ready to hang and must not exceed 60 inches in width or height.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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