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as in length
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the distance between the earth and the sun is about 93 million miles
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as in expanse
a wide space or area
a region marked by great, featureless distances
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the brothers' personalities are like the distance between night and day
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as in to throw away
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Recent Examples of distance
Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Lawyers for Centene then tried to distance their clients from the agreement, records show.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Afterward, both Roldan assists were on nifty through balls to Haji Wright, one from close range and one from distance in each half.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Hoping to distance herself from the grief and guilt, the workaholic petitions her editor (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) to be assigned to a lighter beat, reporting on the maiden voyage of the luxury yacht the Aurora Borealis.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Lawyers for Centene then tried to distance their clients from the agreement, records show.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
The property features a large garden with apple trees and berry bushes, and is in walking distance of the beach, jetty, playgrounds, and shops.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Afterward, both Roldan assists were on nifty through balls to Haji Wright, one from close range and one from distance in each half.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
Noun
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Its sleek, slim-fit design and elastic waistband make for a fit that’s professional yet comfortable, and its ankle-skimming length is ideal for showing off cute loafers, sneakers, or other fall shoes.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Cadillac caught up with another vehicle and followed less than a car length behind, according to the arrest report.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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The best way to experience this smooth expanse of sand is with a stay at the beach’s most iconic hotel, the Malibu Beach Inn, which has rooms with balconies that extend directly over breaking waves.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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The whole idea of landscapes opened up an expanse of ideas.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Here's what to know about Walmart's recent real estate moves and how shoppers could notice a difference.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The only difference is that now, instead of salaries, our income comes from investments.—
Alex Trias,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lady Annabel wore her privilege lightly, and in later years retreated to her home in Richmond, just outside London, enjoying her children, grandchildren and dogs away from the spotlight.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Following the release of his 1996 solo project Euphoria, Vincent retreated from public life.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The prepared items in the walk-in fridge did not cool down overnight and staff had to throw away 15 containers of food.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Institutions are urged not to serve these products, the agency said, adding the products should be thrown away.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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With Pervis Estupinan or Davide Bartesaghi holding width on the left and No 9 Santiago Gimenez dragging defenders away, Pulisic attacks the gap between centre-back and full-back, arriving in stride rather than starting wide.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Granatosky and his team made measurements of the rat hole using images taken of it, including from snout to tail, head width, the base of the tail and the length of the identifiable fingers and claws.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This year, Spirit Halloween is extending over 20 contracts to support the expansion of Spirit Christmas, now entering its second year.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Arcade said that as Chairman, Cory will lead the expansion of The Sidemen’s activities.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From January to June, rising water levels bring the canopy and its wildlife closer, while from July to December, receding waters reveal intricate jungle trails, offering an astonishing perspective of the towering trees.—
Jen Richt,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both are expected to reopen soon, possibly as early as Thursday, once the water recedes and the pools can be refilled with spring water.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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