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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
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
That distance can leave both managers and early-career employees with fewer opportunities to build the communication skills needed to foster strong, employee-first cultures.
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Heather Peters,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
The fifth, Nate Miley, once an ardent defender of the deal, now tries to distance himself from it.
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Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Noun
There is also a distance of about 9 nanometers separating each nanosheet.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
That distance can leave both managers and early-career employees with fewer opportunities to build the communication skills needed to foster strong, employee-first cultures.
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Heather Peters,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Verb
In recent years, the NBA has attempted to distance itself from that image.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
The fifth, Nate Miley, once an ardent defender of the deal, now tries to distance himself from it.
—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
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Others, such as vanpooling and Capitol Corridor, vary in cost depending on the length of the commute.
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In some cases, tech companies and developers in Georgia and elsewhere are going to great lengths to secure power — and to do so fast.
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The cosmos may be rich creative terrain, but Muse deal with the terrifying, destabilizing fact of the universe’s infinite expanse by simply trying to fill it up.
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, towns exploded across the Piedmont, an expanse of rolling hills sandwiched between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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Ultimately, this is not a signal that leaders should retreat from cloud strategies.
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Raw chicken and ground beef also had to be thrown away due to improper storing procedures.
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Damaged, worn-out, or expired things get thrown away, items in good condition that thrift stores are looking for can be donated, and holiday items, decor, heirlooms, and duplicates can go into storage.
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Ronaldo is clearly more economical with his running — staying more static between the width of the goalposts — meaning Portugal are less fluid across the front line.
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Large vents, openings, and aerodynamic tunnels dominate the rear bodywork, creating a sense of lightness despite the car’s width.
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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The University of Pittsburgh’s record-setting growth is reshaping both its campus and Oakland, as the university leans into a long-term expansion plan that adds student beds, new facilities and economic heft to one of Pennsylvania’s busiest urban districts.
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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?
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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.
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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