Synonyms of distances

distances 1 of 2

noun

plural of distance

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengths
• spacings
• widths
• stretches
• heights
• spaces
• ways
• removes
• areas
• leads
• altitudes
• spreads
• depths
• ranges
• volumes
• extensions
• flights
• breadths
• reaches
• clearances
• throws
• sweeps
• extents
• scopes
• rises
• falls
• shots
• drops
• hauls
• berths
• casts

2

as in expanses

a wide space or area

a region marked by great, featureless distances

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expanses
• expansions
• lengths
• stretches
• plains
• reaches
• sheets
• breadths
• wastes
• depths
• fields
• extents
• territories
• spreads
• domains
• spheres
• scales
• spectra
• magnitudes
• ranges
• latitudes
• sweeps
• scopes
• amplitudes
• spans
• extensions
• voids
• gamuts
• compasses
• immensities

distances

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of distance

1

as in retreats

Related Words

• retreats
• recedes
• broadcasts
• disperses
• scatters
• parts
• dispels
• distributes
• divides
• diverges
• dissipates
• clears out
• sows
• forks
• branches (out)
• bestrews
• breaks up
• separates
• spreads
• disbands

Dissimilar Words

• converges
• joins
• meets
• gathers
• assembles

2

as in ditches

Related Words

• ditches
• deserts
• flings
• sheds
• throws away
• scraps
• discards
• dumps
• throws out
• junks
• leaves
• forsakes
• yields
• strands
• escapes
• withdraws (from)
• separates (from)
• jettisons
• retreats (from)
• abandons
• cuts off
• takes off (from)
• maroons
• hands over
• relinquishes
• sacrifices
• shucks (off)
• surrenders
• ignores
• neglects
• delivers
• gives up
• disregards
• vacates
• renounces
• rejects
• quits
• disowns
• forgets
• repudiates
• abjures

Dissimilar Words

• has
• possesses
• owns
• reserves
• harbors
• holds
• keeps
• retains
• saves
• reclaims
• withholds
• rescues
• redeems

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of distances

Noun

Landslides are important processes in shaping planetary surfaces, enabling the transport of material across great distances. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2026

The Power Chamber is intended for long distances, open areas, and windy conditions. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Participants include people from all walks of life, some of whom drive considerable distances to share in the experience. — Eric Nager, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026

Bicycles have shorter stopping distances, unimpeded road vision and lower top speed than cars, making this sort of traffic-calming unnecessary for cyclists. — Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Leaders must be adaptable, humble, and continuously develop skills to orchestrate diverse teams across distances, making every manager a critical component. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Positioned at an elevation of about 2,600 meters, the radar can reportedly detect ballistic missile launches at distances of up to 3,106 miles (5,000 kilometers). — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Scale-out networks connect thousands of AI computers across a data center, making optics the obvious choice for long distances. — IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2026

Visibilities may drop as low as a half mile over very short distances. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026