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as in lengths
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 expanses
a wide space or area
a region marked by great, featureless distances
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Recent Examples of distances
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
The distances involved are much too great for that.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
The glider is claimed to have the capability to conduct operations over greater distances and more diverse areas.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Note that all flight times and distances are approximate and can be affected by wind and other weather.
—AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
Runs in behind were lacking, second balls were being lost, and the distances between defence, midfield and attack were being stretched.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Visibility may decrease suddenly and over short distances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
The reason stars like these are important, however, is because humanity is on the precipice of designing, building, and operating our first telescopes that will be capable of measuring the light from Earth-sized worlds at Earth-like distances around (roughly) Sun-like stars.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Their work paved the way for real world applications of quantum mechanics, which governs the way the world works at the smallest, subatomic scales and distances, said Jonathan Bagger, a particle physicist and CEO of the American Physical Society.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
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Traveling alone, even short distances, builds confidence and reminds you that your own company is enough to make an experience memorable.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
The distances involved are much too great for that.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
The glider is claimed to have the capability to conduct operations over greater distances and more diverse areas.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Note that all flight times and distances are approximate and can be affected by wind and other weather.
—AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
Runs in behind were lacking, second balls were being lost, and the distances between defence, midfield and attack were being stretched.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Visibility may decrease suddenly and over short distances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
The reason stars like these are important, however, is because humanity is on the precipice of designing, building, and operating our first telescopes that will be capable of measuring the light from Earth-sized worlds at Earth-like distances around (roughly) Sun-like stars.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Their work paved the way for real world applications of quantum mechanics, which governs the way the world works at the smallest, subatomic scales and distances, said Jonathan Bagger, a particle physicist and CEO of the American Physical Society.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distances
Noun
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There are sprints, passing drills… a few lengths of backstroke.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Shop them on sale now in three go-with-anything washes, three lengths, and 11 sizes.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Vast expanses of aluminum panels and budget glass, slabs that look like they were drawn with a hacksaw, façades checkered with air conditioners, stretches of dead street frontage—the whole neighborhood looks like a first draft.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
22 Sep. 2025
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On the northern shore, Sarakiniko serves as a particular highlight thanks to its dramatic appearance, with vast expanses of bone-white rock stretching across its shoreline.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Wilks retreats to the front of his vehicle before briefly emerging and the officer then lets off a second round of gunfire.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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This allows Kerkez to operate higher up the pitch, while Szoboszlai retreats to give Konate a passing option.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dion, with her blond bombshell waves, ditches her microphone for the glass potion bottle, holding it firmly to the sky.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Dual Front mode Rainbow Six Siege ditches turn-taking to let players attack and defend simultaneously.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 40 years, the number of California refineries has plunged from 40 to 14 amid closures, consolidation, and expansions of the surviving facilities.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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No speculative or half-built megaprojects and planned expansions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The thick hair that covers their skin recedes and thins.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Why do these shootings persist, even as overall crime recedes?—
John J. Donohue,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In California, the warning is in effect for southeastern counties, with temperatures forecast to reach 111 F in Indian Wells Valley; and 115 F in Coachella Valley and San Diego County deserts.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Analysis of the shells, specifically layer widths and isotopic composition, revealed changes in temperature, salinity and ocean currents, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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Leaf Raking Leaf rakes can be plastic or metal, with different widths.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Distances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distances. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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