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as in hole
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
there were several visible gaps in the wall where the drywall had pulled away from the wall framing
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2
as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events
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3
as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a gap in his understanding
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
thought they were stuck until they found a gap in the mountain range that they could hike through
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Recent Examples of gap
Cumberland Gap Where Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia meet, Cumberland Gap sits in a valley that looks up at the famous gap in the Cumberland Mountain range from which the town gets its name.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
But in a city with a dire housing shortage, the gap has sharpened scrutiny of policies that critics say make building in Kansas City more difficult.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
That created a price gap, with the cost of Pepsi soft drink products being lower at Walmart compared to the retail giant's competitors, according to the federal complaint.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Based on the most current available data, the foundation said in a statement to Fortune that this new suggestion would dramatically increase that gap.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
But in a city with a dire housing shortage, the gap has sharpened scrutiny of policies that critics say make building in Kansas City more difficult.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
That created a price gap, with the cost of Pepsi soft drink products being lower at Walmart compared to the retail giant's competitors, according to the federal complaint.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Based on the most current available data, the foundation said in a statement to Fortune that this new suggestion would dramatically increase that gap.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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His absence left yet another hole in the quartet featuring him, Ball, Knueppel and Bridges.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plunging directly in the frigid lake via holes carved in the ice.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That is because there is not supposed to be an interval.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The document offers a capsule history of the six-inch-deep, eight-inch-wide circular void in the tax agency’s sidewalk.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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But the void between certainty and hope, where the foreman ruled, troubled him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … TRAGEDY STRIKES – Helicopter crash kills Arizona man and 3 nieces on wedding day after canyon collision.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Two men convicted of the 2021 fatal shooting of a man whose body was found near a City Heights canyon trail were sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Be sure to clean in every crevice to remove residue, mold, and mildew.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kardv Cordless Vacuum Cleaner This slim tool comes with a dust brush and crevice tool to target stairs, curtains, and upholstery.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the meantime, Payton didn’t express much frustration over the interruptions to the team’s bye-week preparation.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bed bugs aren’t covered in most plans, but interruption-for-any-reason coverage could help consumers recoup some of the unused trip expenses, according to Seven Corners.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If reaching shelter is not possible, either stay inside your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Jan. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kim, 70, runs the cafe with the same routine every day, opening early and closing by noon.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first signs of trouble came in the opening minutes of the game.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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