as in scope
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
For a fuller look, use a pumpkin with wide dimensions and a flat top so the leaves can flow outwards.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Through striking images, the show offers an extended exploration of identity, gender and environment, highlighting the personal and political dimensions of women’s lives.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
From a business perspective, vibe coding has the potential to deliver tangible returns across multiple dimensions.
—Paul Kovalenko, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And many additional ideas in theoretical physics seek to add in additional symmetries, additional dimensions, additional extra particles, or additional unification frameworks.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Analysts like him would pore over positive duplicates of negatives, examining them under a micro-stereoscope to see sites in three dimensions.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Lukes, a professor emeritus at New York University, said Trump exemplifies all three dimensions of power.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Use those dimensions to find plants to fill the space but not grow larger.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Through striking images, the show offers an extended exploration of identity, gender and environment, highlighting the personal and political dimensions of women’s lives.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
From a business perspective, vibe coding has the potential to deliver tangible returns across multiple dimensions.
—Paul Kovalenko, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And many additional ideas in theoretical physics seek to add in additional symmetries, additional dimensions, additional extra particles, or additional unification frameworks.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Analysts like him would pore over positive duplicates of negatives, examining them under a micro-stereoscope to see sites in three dimensions.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Lukes, a professor emeritus at New York University, said Trump exemplifies all three dimensions of power.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Use those dimensions to find plants to fill the space but not grow larger.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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Yale’s lab has tracked these abductions for years now, and the group released its latest report on Tuesday, which shed more light on the scope and scale of Russia’s indoctrination efforts.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The standard deduction significantly reduced the scope of the SALT deduction, shifting its benefits toward higher-income taxpayers.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s no single statistic that captures the extent of the change in complexity, but there are a few that paint a compelling picture.—
Bruce Kelley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn’t come as a surprise.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For decades, OPOs have been bulky systems with narrow ranges.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even in areas accustomed to heavier snowfalls, accumulations in this range can result in delays, collisions and road closures if not treated promptly.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The expansion and contraction of credit directly controls the width of the triangle.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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There has been an absence of pace and width.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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