1
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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4
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
Shaun Maloney’s curler into the far corner was the only goal in the game, and Wigan’s victory helped cut the gap at the top to five points, as City defeated visitors West Bromwich Albion 4-0 the same evening.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
But for nearly two centuries, those gaps in funding didn't actually stop the government from operating.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The gap between rich and poor narrowed.
—Richard Stengel, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The long gap between Seasons 2 and 3 saw Saldaña join Kidman in the Oscar winner ranks for her performance in Emilia Pérez.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
But for nearly two centuries, those gaps in funding didn't actually stop the government from operating.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The gap between rich and poor narrowed.
—Richard Stengel, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The long gap between Seasons 2 and 3 saw Saldaña join Kidman in the Oscar winner ranks for her performance in Emilia Pérez.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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If the goal is a lineup with as few holes as possible, the Hurricanes do so more emphatically than any other team in the league.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The wire makes digging up the bulbs more difficult, but allows the foliage to easily grow through the wire holes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Repeat this interval five to six times.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But carpe diem for Egbuka, who is a massive enough talent to step into this void and withstand extra defensive attention.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Aiming to fill a void in the female nerd and nerds of color space on screen, filmmaker Cheyenne Ewulu followed the bat signal.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The couple had come up from their Sun City home in metro Phoenix in spring to shuttle rim-to-rim canyon hikers to their vehicles, hoping to escape the summer heat like many of their clients.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Try the roughly two-mile Hickman Bridge Trail to admire the canyon and walk beneath the 300-foot Hickman Bridge, a natural sandstone arch.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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That’s because certain bacteria tend to cling to leaves and hide out in crevices.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Policies come with roadside assistance, trip interruption protection and a loaner car while your vehicle is being repaired.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Any interruptions to basic research, such as changes to financial supports or institutions, may threaten future discoveries and potential payoffs for years to come.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, Tom finds him first and inanely yells his name across the ravine.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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From the top of a lift, the three of us descended 4,800 feet into a ravine that, over the course of two hours, funneled us to Refugio Frey.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Britani, who has been all too quiet this whole time, sees an opening to make it about her, and thank god for that.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pan-European Stoxx 600 was little changed shortly after the opening bell, with sectors and major bourses trading in mixed territory.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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