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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
To date, HavocAI has collected ~100B data points across these dimensions to train and test their systems.
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The freaky happenings in this seemingly antiseptic city include clashes with werewolves, bigfoot, aliens, ghosts, mummies, alternate dimensions, vengeful tornados, and Elvis!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Examining the myriad dimensions dives deeper into the quality of their retirement.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
The association was also more specific to behavioral symptoms of depression versus its cognitive-emotional dimensions.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The freaky happenings in this seemingly antiseptic city include clashes with werewolves, bigfoot, aliens, ghosts, mummies, alternate dimensions, vengeful tornados, and Elvis!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Examining the myriad dimensions dives deeper into the quality of their retirement.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
The association was also more specific to behavioral symptoms of depression versus its cognitive-emotional dimensions.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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However, a 2004 census of the Barents Sea polar bear population counted approximately 2,650 individuals and that number did not shrink in size until recently.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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Since its launch in 2019, the podcast has grown dramatically in size and scope, hosting some of the biggest names in fitness, wellness, and entertainment.—
Mike Wehner,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The White House didn't immediately respond to a query seeking clarity about the scope and timing of any limited pause.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit sought a quick order to halt the enforcement action or limit its scope.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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So, how many of our assumptions about shark biology are built on inference rather than direct measurement?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Researchers took more than 1,000 body measurements from 770 polar bears over 24 years around Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Barents Sea—an area that has seen an especially acute decline in sea ice over the decades.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Researchers are yet to grasp the full extent of how these many different sounds are integrated into dolphins’ communication networks.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But Golden State struggled to a remarkable extent offensively.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their new approach enables micro- and nanoscale 3D fabrication using a wide range of materials, moving beyond polymers and opening new design possibilities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The awards exist to sort through that range and highlight the bottles that best represent each style.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Predictably, his greatest share of touches comes between the width of the posts, inside the penalty area.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The extra width makes a huge difference in this home and its living area is very spacious by tiny house standards.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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