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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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As such, the study of GoHam and the discovery of tantalizing hints of planet formation could give astronomers a better understanding of how giant planets form at great distances from their parent stars.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
This was the introduction to start the year of the marathon along with the half marathon as the new international championship distances for race walking.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Workers collaborate across distances without the structures that help trust grow.
—Reshma Saujani, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Long walking distances between terminals, layered security checks, and peak-season congestion all contribute to a passenger experience that can feel slow and fragmented.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
Ballentine played 20 snaps versus the Giants in the slot as the nickel cornerback in the defense’s subpackage for third downs and longer downs-and-distances.
—Kristi Scales
jan. 5, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
When an earthquake, hurricane, or other calamity strikes, people need immediate medical care, and can’t wait for supplies to be hauled from vast distances.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
At such distances, the astronauts will face a far harsher radiation environment than do the vast majority of space travelers.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
The aircraft achieves ultra-short takeoff and landing distances and can rapidly switch between cargo transport and airdrop modes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As such, the study of GoHam and the discovery of tantalizing hints of planet formation could give astronomers a better understanding of how giant planets form at great distances from their parent stars.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
This was the introduction to start the year of the marathon along with the half marathon as the new international championship distances for race walking.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Workers collaborate across distances without the structures that help trust grow.
—Reshma Saujani, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Long walking distances between terminals, layered security checks, and peak-season congestion all contribute to a passenger experience that can feel slow and fragmented.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
Ballentine played 20 snaps versus the Giants in the slot as the nickel cornerback in the defense’s subpackage for third downs and longer downs-and-distances.
—Kristi Scales
jan. 5, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
When an earthquake, hurricane, or other calamity strikes, people need immediate medical care, and can’t wait for supplies to be hauled from vast distances.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
At such distances, the astronauts will face a far harsher radiation environment than do the vast majority of space travelers.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distances
Noun
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Rick Wolf, a pioneer of fantasy sports who, more recently, has lobbied on behalf of the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association, assured me that sportsbooks go to great lengths to promote responsible gaming.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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The lidar system measures tree locations, heights, crown widths, and stem lengths, producing detailed three-dimensional models.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Large expanses of seats were unused during the third-bottom home side’s 2-1 defeat to Forest, who are in 17th place, on Tuesday.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trudging across six lanes of highway, and expanses of parking lot, to reach Soldier Field never had many fans, but there is zero romance in this new spot.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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Brunson retreats and ultimately turns the ball over on a pass to Miles McBride.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As Gustav aims to work his way back into their lives, Nora retreats into isolation as her mental health increasingly declines.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Duchess occasionally ditches her ring and wedding band.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS OUT OF LUCK – Cracker Barrel ditches beloved southern New Year's tradition without explanation.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 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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As the United States established dominance on the world stage, the White House grounds changed dramatically, with major expansions to prevent overcrowding and afford the first family and their staff adequate office space on the maximum-security property.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Here’s a timeline of some of the city’s most significant announcements of corporate relocations and expansions in Plano.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Because the velocity at which a galaxy recedes from us is related to its distance, finding the redshift of a galaxy can be used to measure that distance.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
25 Dec. 2025
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As scrutiny recedes, pressure on both sides to make painful concessions will diminish, and Israel will face lower potential diplomatic costs for military strikes.—
Daniel Byman,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2025
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Sean, 17, deserts his post in the midst of the Iraq war and returns to England.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Dec. 2025
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Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Isabel Greenberg, the upcoming adaptation follows a young bride named Cherry (scream queen Maika Monroe), whose husband (Amir El-Masry) deserts her in the care of the sexy Manfred (Nicholas Galitzine) and her maid, Hero (Emma Corrin).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Distances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distances. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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