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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
Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
This being Niwot, Ritzenhein wasn’t the only distance runner to come away with gold on the first two finals of the meet.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Farage distances himself from some Trump policies, including trade tariffs and a desire for the U.S. to make Canada its 51st state.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Our aim was to collapse the distance between the audience and the story.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
This being Niwot, Ritzenhein wasn’t the only distance runner to come away with gold on the first two finals of the meet.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Verb
Some examples, like Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert, feel suitably distanced from it.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Farage distances himself from some Trump policies, including trade tariffs and a desire for the U.S. to make Canada its 51st state.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
Noun
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The snakes are known for their sleek, sometimes iridescent bluish-black scales and their ability to reach 9 feet in length, according to the National Park Service.—
Olivia Lloyd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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No critique of modern-day South Korean society would arguably be complete without at least mentioning celebrity suicides and cyberbullying, which the show addresses at length towards the end of Episode 5.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The debris flow had barreled more than a mile down the mountain, leaving an expanse of mud and rocks.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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Given its expanse into a head-to-toe resort wear outfitter that even trades in unstructured jackets and knitted trainers, how does the label continue to grow without losing sight of its original purpose?—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Whatever tension and differences around in the lead-up, of course, the finished product was a thing of movie magic, with Julie Andrews bringing the umbrella-twirling nanny to heartwarming life.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Their ability to put their stamp on the game almost immediately is indeed a difference.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Verb
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After the trial ended, in which Heard was originally ordered to pay Depp $15 million, the actress largely retreated from the public eye, moving away from her home in California to Spain with her daughter, Oonagh, in search of privacy.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The Continental Army retreated from Montreal and its environs in June 1776, after British reinforcements from the north began recapturing the province.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
Verb
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In real life, most would-be Proud Boys don’t have cunning, progressive housemates who will throw away their gun parts.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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Westbrook scored 18 off the bench and was a huge contributor during a gritty third quarter, when Denver shaved a 14-point deficit to five despite Jokic picking up a dangerous fourth foul — and David Adelman throwing away his challenge in an effort to overturn it.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Lincoln Navigator flagship gets dramatic new looks and features, including dramatic exterior lights, a new body and a high-def 48-inch instrument display stretching nearly the width of the big SUV’s dashboard.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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If the generous toe box in the standard width isn’t enough, the 880 also comes in wide and extra-wide widths.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
5 May 2025
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The explosions in Amritsar - the first heard there in the three-day-old conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors - could mark a further expansion in the hostilities that have alarmed world powers.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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New York’s expansive use of eminent domain needed and still needs reining in, not expansion.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Fatal opioid overdoses in the state have finally receded from record highs, with around 6,700 deaths recorded in the first half of 2024 — a roughly 16% drop from 2023’s peak.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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As World War II recedes further into the past, the task of tracking down next of kin and other information about U.S. forces is becoming tougher for volunteers like Holloman.—
Blane Bachelor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 May 2025
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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