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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
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Visibility may drop suddenly and over short distances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
At such great distances, solar energy is limited.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Corning is the leading producer of fiber optics, and has already been signing contracts with companies to connect data centers within certain distances.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
That analogy neglects the great distances and associated challenges of the Asia theatre.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Horses were a mode of transportation, a way of moving quickly across vast distances.
—Bitter Kalli
august 19, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Mining applications typically require higher speed and thus long-range LiDAR that can detect objects at greater distances.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Since middle school, the younger Behrendsen made a habit of going to the Dakota Ridge field, pulling a bag of balls and a few trash cans out of the equipment shed, and spending hours throwing balls into the cans at various distances.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
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This mechanism explains why PAH emission is detectable at such vast distances from the galaxy, according to the statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Visibility may drop suddenly and over short distances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
At such great distances, solar energy is limited.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Corning is the leading producer of fiber optics, and has already been signing contracts with companies to connect data centers within certain distances.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
That analogy neglects the great distances and associated challenges of the Asia theatre.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Horses were a mode of transportation, a way of moving quickly across vast distances.
—Bitter Kalli
august 19, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Mining applications typically require higher speed and thus long-range LiDAR that can detect objects at greater distances.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Since middle school, the younger Behrendsen made a habit of going to the Dakota Ridge field, pulling a bag of balls and a few trash cans out of the equipment shed, and spending hours throwing balls into the cans at various distances.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distances
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Target dropped new trench coats in various lengths and shades, with prices starting at just $22.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Frequent flyers will go to great lengths to avoid checking their luggage, going so far as wearing their bulky hiking boots on the plane or vacuum-sealing their clothes before packing them into their carry-on.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Backcountry exploration When people seek a break from the pace of modern life and the demands of being digitally connected, national parks contain expanses of backcountry, where signs of civilization are sparse, and where profound natural beauty, adventure and solitude are still available.—
Jeffrey C. Hallo,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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Much of the rest of the hike was dry and traversed gentle gravel bars or smooth limestone expanses, skirting the edges of grassy bluffs and rocky cliffs.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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The controversy may also have inspired Colleen Hoover's upcoming novel, about a writer who retreats after online backlash about a film adaptation.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their summer break included a visit to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the royal family traditionally retreats in August.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 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
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Its Foamy pad ditches the air in favor of all-foam construction.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
27 Aug. 2025
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Those expansions were made possible with Inflation Reduction Act funding.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The funding has helped several grant recipients make plans for expansions and upgrades that have been delayed.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As the water recedes, Leticia's cargo wharf has been extended several times to reach the river.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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The discovery also shows how a single strong runoff year, 2023, postponed serious water shortages on the Colorado River, and how, two years later, as the water recedes again, those shortages loom on the horizon.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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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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The toebox is round and wide, which makes walking more comfortable, and the shoes are available in wide widths.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The key to building the perfect ring stack lies in balance — styling different widths, silhouettes, and textures so each ring complements the next.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Distances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distances. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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