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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
ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
The system operates in layers, with different agents monitoring different distances and threat levels.
—Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
By stacking multiple layers of silicon circuits, engineers can increase transistor density, reduce communication distances inside chips, and improve energy efficiency.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
In simulations, ArrayLink supported up to four simultaneous spatial streams at distances of hundreds of kilometers, while maintaining two streams beyond 2,000 km (1,243 miles).
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Because of how large the move was, we are forced to use a logarithmic price scale, which maps equal percentage changes to equal vertical distances, rather than a linear price scale, just to get the full move to show up on the screen.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The company claims initial testing has shown measurable protocol-level improvements at comparable distances and signal conditions.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Imax has developed such a following among cinephiles that some have resorted to traveling great distances or settling for ungodly showtimes to avoid missing out on the fun.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026
Visibility the rest of tonight will be highly variable, often changing quickly and across short distances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
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To be more precise, Erdős conjectured that the number of unit distances would be n^(1+o(1)).
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
The system operates in layers, with different agents monitoring different distances and threat levels.
—Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
By stacking multiple layers of silicon circuits, engineers can increase transistor density, reduce communication distances inside chips, and improve energy efficiency.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
In simulations, ArrayLink supported up to four simultaneous spatial streams at distances of hundreds of kilometers, while maintaining two streams beyond 2,000 km (1,243 miles).
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Because of how large the move was, we are forced to use a logarithmic price scale, which maps equal percentage changes to equal vertical distances, rather than a linear price scale, just to get the full move to show up on the screen.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The company claims initial testing has shown measurable protocol-level improvements at comparable distances and signal conditions.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Imax has developed such a following among cinephiles that some have resorted to traveling great distances or settling for ungodly showtimes to avoid missing out on the fun.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026
Visibility the rest of tonight will be highly variable, often changing quickly and across short distances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distances
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Pop culture Instagram page Deuxmoi shared a video and photos of Eilish's visit to Beverly Hills, showcasing her long auburn lengths.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Plus, petite and tall travelers can also find their perfect fits, with three different inseams lengths available, as well.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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By traversing sonic ground across its 10 tracks that transports listeners from the open expanses of Montana to the Mississippi Hill Country, Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen effectively weave a tapestry that knits together a throughline between foundational Americana genres.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Encounters with whales, dolphins and penguins awaited; landscapes of icy expanses, towering cliffs and rolling green hills beckoned.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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So, when legal education retreats from explicit commitments to access and representation, the consequences aren't limited to law schools.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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This week, Charli XCX ditches the dancefloor on a fuzzy rock song, J Balvin and Ryan Castro make their case for song of the summer with an aerobic track, and Little Simz spits atop a trap beat, once again solidifying her rap icon status.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The $99 Fitbit Air ditches the display, relying instead on subtle haptics and passive tracking to deliver a quieter, less intrusive experience.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
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Several spacings and gaps were potential vermin entrances including spacing and gaps between floor boards, a vertical air gap along double front doors and on the ceiling above the ice cream chest freezer in the retail aisle.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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More distant spacings will leave gaps in the bed.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, many museums are in serious financial straits, reckoning with the fiscal burden of optimistic expansions and unanticipated increases in operating costs.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The global SiC market is currently dominated by a small number of producers, including Wolfspeed, Coherent, and STMicroelectronics, all of which have announced multi-billion-dollar capacity expansions in recent years.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Consumers increasingly seek environments capable of creating temporary emotional relocation, spaces where the outside world recedes long enough for immersion to feel complete.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Once your tsukemen appears — terrifically chewy noodles built to catch every drop of the accompanying half-broth, half-gravy, as heady as drippings scraped from a roasting pan — the world recedes.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Set against the backdrop of Burns’ native city of Liverpool, the drama revolves around a 17-year-old soldier who deserts his post during the Iraq war.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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For the San Diego County deserts west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph, locally up to 60 near the mountain foothills.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Distances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distances. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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