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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
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 May 2026
With a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, the Knicks went the distance in that year’s Eastern Division Finals, eking past the Syracuse Nationals with an 83-81 victory in Game 5 at the previous Madison Square Garden.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The behavioral immune system, as scientists now call it, is a frontline defense, a set of psychological and physiological responses that detect and distance us from infectious threats before our biological immune system even has to get involved.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Noun
At roughly the same time as WBD’s upfront at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden, Paramount exec Dennis Cinelli was a short distance away in Midtown Manhattan.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 May 2026
With a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, the Knicks went the distance in that year’s Eastern Division Finals, eking past the Syracuse Nationals with an 83-81 victory in Game 5 at the previous Madison Square Garden.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Verb
The company changed its name from SeaWorld Entertainment a few years ago, seemingly to distance itself from the SeaWorld brand as live animal performances fall from public favor.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The behavioral immune system, as scientists now call it, is a frontline defense, a set of psychological and physiological responses that detect and distance us from infectious threats before our biological immune system even has to get involved.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
Noun
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Letters will be edited for clarity and length.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The area the plan will protect are those that lie west of the spillways — about two-thirds of Broward’s metro expanse.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The festival, dominated by Christian voices, delighted the thousands of people who attended on a balmy Sunday, pushing strollers and carrying blankets to spread on the grassy expanse.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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But for all their differences, these presidents appeared to operate within a common political framework — one grounded in accountability to facts, responsibility for outcomes and acceptance of democratic processes.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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While no single model applies universally—given state differences in economic structure, demographics, and obligations—the core principles of tax competitiveness and fiscal lessons offer valuable lessons.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Just as people must eventually retreat from outdoor living spaces—whether a porch, lawn, or patio—and head indoors, so too must our things.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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In an attempt to spark inspiration for a new Little Death origin story, Kris pays a visit to the present-day Billy, played by a regal, knowing Gillian Anderson, who retreated from public life after that first installment and whom Kris hopes to persuade to appear in her reboot.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Basic Clean Go through the inside of your fridge to throw away any expired foods.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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The fire left the brewery without power and caused significant damage to the kitchen, forcing staff to throw away food and temporarily shut down.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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That cap is over 430 miles (700 kilometers) in width, NASA says.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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Wallmakers needed to connect the two land parcels while keeping the foundation 100 ft within the spillway width, since a JCB excavator needed to be used for clearing the build space.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
Noun
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After the case was announced, Kenya’s president canceled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Adani.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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In the West, nation-states produced an astonishing expansion of equality, democracy and material security.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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