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
By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?
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James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The flag, which is roughly the dimensions of a football field, has been previously used for celebrations at Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders football games.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Its dimensions are great for families who need plenty of interior room.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
It has been held in Germany and Poland and is getting progressively larger and more comprehensive to meet the expanding dimensions of drone warfare.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With its adaptive equipment and hefty dimensions, the truck rides smoothly and is quieter than many EV sedans.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
But as components approach atomic dimensions, further miniaturization has become increasingly difficult and expensive.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Reusable templates allow creators to swap names, dimensions or other variables without rebuilding designs, significantly speeding up order fulfilment.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
In three dimensions, the possibilities are even more diverse.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The flag, which is roughly the dimensions of a football field, has been previously used for celebrations at Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders football games.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Its dimensions are great for families who need plenty of interior room.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
It has been held in Germany and Poland and is getting progressively larger and more comprehensive to meet the expanding dimensions of drone warfare.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With its adaptive equipment and hefty dimensions, the truck rides smoothly and is quieter than many EV sedans.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
But as components approach atomic dimensions, further miniaturization has become increasingly difficult and expensive.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Reusable templates allow creators to swap names, dimensions or other variables without rebuilding designs, significantly speeding up order fulfilment.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
In three dimensions, the possibilities are even more diverse.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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In recent days, Senate supporters have whittled down the scope of the plan, authorizing it only for Cook County and Chicago sites rather than statewide as Pritzker originally intended.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The speed and scope of Ukraine’s automation is staggering.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Food and drink The only thing that is simple about Passalacqua appears to be, to some extent, the food.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Deloitte’s research indicates that 55% of family offices now use data analytics to a moderate or large extent within investment activities, while 42% apply analytics across operational functions.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The Athletic has spoken to a wide range of sources, many speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, to tell the inside story of a season like no other for Liverpool.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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If oil prices stabilize and the market gains confidence in the 2026 earnings range, that discount could narrow quickly.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Some areas of the pitch-black and partially flooded tunnel appear very narrow, with a width of roughly 23 inches.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Others, like a rotating display, have slots of different heights and widths to store a variety of items.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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