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
At the Sloan Mathematics Center at Stanford, Chodosh specializes in Riemannian geometry exploring the structural properties of spaces that often exist in higher dimensions.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Banerjee, who was born in 1963, offered an effusive epilogue to the modernist exhibit, exploring dimensions, textures and scale that many of her artistic forebears could only dream of.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
BlueBird 7 has the same dimensions.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Sony's case has a pleasing magnetic clasp instead of a zipper; the Bose case is smaller and more compact, matching the headphones' tighter, closed dimensions.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
As the supernatural takes hold, the film’s central location, Sam’s barn/work studio, transforms from the container of their conversations into their portal across time, space, and different dimensions of their creative energy and connection.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Yet at a vital moment of national self-representation, the design’s self-effacing dimensions stirred up far-reaching questions about scale, politics, and monumentality.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Stadium dimensions and outfield spacing have been adjusted in part to balance the offensive advantage created by reduced air resistance, though the environment remains consistently hitter-friendly.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
For instance, the dimensions of the rock nodule in which it is preserved are consistent with those of an egg.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Banerjee, who was born in 1963, offered an effusive epilogue to the modernist exhibit, exploring dimensions, textures and scale that many of her artistic forebears could only dream of.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
BlueBird 7 has the same dimensions.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Sony's case has a pleasing magnetic clasp instead of a zipper; the Bose case is smaller and more compact, matching the headphones' tighter, closed dimensions.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
As the supernatural takes hold, the film’s central location, Sam’s barn/work studio, transforms from the container of their conversations into their portal across time, space, and different dimensions of their creative energy and connection.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Yet at a vital moment of national self-representation, the design’s self-effacing dimensions stirred up far-reaching questions about scale, politics, and monumentality.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Stadium dimensions and outfield spacing have been adjusted in part to balance the offensive advantage created by reduced air resistance, though the environment remains consistently hitter-friendly.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
For instance, the dimensions of the rock nodule in which it is preserved are consistent with those of an egg.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
Noun
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Smart compares its scope to WannaCry, the high-profile global ransomware attack that affected more than 200,000 computers in 2017.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The turnout reflected the scope of the loss.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Department of Education exists, to a large extent, to distribute education funds authorized by Congress.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The question stumped them, but only to some extent.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Petrochemicals include a wide range of non-fuel products derived from oil that are essential to the production of plastics, electronics, fertilizers, medicines and many other items.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The conditions in the strait remain in flux, some analysts said, leaving a wide range of possible outcomes.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The challenge is making improvements within the street's limited width.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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To perform a lunge safely, start in a stable, hip-width split stance, Hribick advised.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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