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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
Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
In California and New York State, only 3 percent of senior beneficiaries will need to travel such a distance, largely thanks to the high number of field offices in these areas.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The university leaders and faculty did not distance themselves from the people.
—Annmarie Caño, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The story of Ted Scott’s first day as a caddie — for Grant Waite, a New Zealand PGA Tour pro — is legendary in the caddie community: Scott, formerly a full-time teaching pro, didn’t know he was expected to carry a yardage book, let alone be responsible for his player’s distances.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
In California and New York State, only 3 percent of senior beneficiaries will need to travel such a distance, largely thanks to the high number of field offices in these areas.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Kissinger did not need to convince his Chinese counterparts to distance themselves from Moscow.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The university leaders and faculty did not distance themselves from the people.
—Annmarie Caño, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
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According to Arm & Hammer, cats can jump up to six times their body length in one leap, thanks to their powerful hind leg muscles and flexible spines.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a league that has taken offense to the 3-point line and has stressed a five-out approach that leaves the lane vacant as a point of attack, the latest infusion of centers have offered a reminder about the value of the longest of length, the biggest of bodies.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
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When the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert, the sky transforms into an awe-inspiring expanse of twinkling stars—an invitation to look up, dream big, and marvel at the infinite possibilities that lie beyond our world.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Mixing natural materials with large expanses of glass, the Alpine Drive home embodies the relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle that is a touchstone in both Napa Valley and Southern California.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
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What’s the difference between porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware dinnerware?—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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Years of co-parenting drama were finally addressed between the two men who serve as father-figures in the 16-year-old's life 1 Comments Taylor McKinney and Ryan Edwards have worked past their differences.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Financial markets have retreated this year amid mounting concerns that the Trump administration's economic policies could jar spending by American consumers and businesses, hurting economic growth.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pelicans add another dimension to the scene on these deep lakes, formed roughly 12,000 years ago after the glaciers retreated allowing meltwater to form Channel Lake, Lake Marie, Loon Lake and others in northern Illinois.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Multiple pounds of chicken, catfish, calamari and tuna were thrown away because they were being held in a cold holding unit that was out of order.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This company is an excellent example of allowing other companies to reuse materials instead of throwing away reusable materials.—
Wayne Elsey,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Maps published by Israeli media showed the corridor running the width of the narrow coastal strip from east to west.—
Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Instead, when cradled in mouse mode, a Joy-Con stands awkwardly on an edge that's roughly the width of an adult finger.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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These acres include an expansion of the famed Cathedral Pines Preserve, which hosts some of the last remaining old forest in the state, and the Trinity Forest Preserve.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Companies like Aldi, JD Sports (JD), and Burlington Stores (BURL) are leading the way with new expansions in 2025.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As remote work recedes and return-to-office mandates sweep across industries, those professional blazers and suits languishing in the back of your closet are due for a comeback.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The eclipse can last more than an hour in places like Halifax, Nova Scotia, as the moon slowly glides over 83 percent of the sun, reaches a maximum point and then recedes.—
Katrina Miller,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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