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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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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
Their defensemen don’t allow much gap between them and opposing forwards.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Today, according to a report on Tulsa’s racial wealth gap, half as many Black Tulsans own homes as white Tulsans, while in 1920, homeownership rates were equal.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 2025
In addition to his recent deep dive into the 2023 porch footage, Torre has also been behind several bombshells dropped about Hudson and Belichick, who have a 49-year age gap.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 23 May 2025
That leaves a yearlong gap between The Fantastic 4: First Steps and Brand New Day, the longest break in Marvel movies since COVID.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 May 2025
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Today, according to a report on Tulsa’s racial wealth gap, half as many Black Tulsans own homes as white Tulsans, while in 1920, homeownership rates were equal.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 2025
In addition to his recent deep dive into the 2023 porch footage, Torre has also been behind several bombshells dropped about Hudson and Belichick, who have a 49-year age gap.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 23 May 2025
That leaves a yearlong gap between The Fantastic 4: First Steps and Brand New Day, the longest break in Marvel movies since COVID.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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Despite his success, DeBoer’s tenure in Dallas will now be best remembered for his snap decision to pull starting goaltender Jake Oettinger after the Stars fell into an early 2-0 hole in their elimination game against Edmonton last week.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Three holes were drilled in his skull to reduce the pressure on his brain (those holes were later filled with titanium plugs).—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Under requirements laid out by Congress, the FDA is required to inspect food facilities at specific intervals, benchmarks that government watchdogs have long faulted the agency for falling short of.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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Basil, Alma, and Nova came along at five-year intervals.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
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At the time, City were also looking at Harry Kane to fill the centre-forward void left by the departure during the same window of Sergio Aguero.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Colin Rea, Matt Boyd, Ben Brown and rookie Cade Horton have collectively filled the void so far, as evidenced by the Cubs’ 14-8 record since Imanaga’s injury.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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For a time from the late 1880s, Redondo Beach, with its steep, deep offshore canyon, did a brisk trade as a port for lumber to build L.A.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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If your summer vacation plans include exploring sandstone canyons, watching wildlife or gawking at geothermal wonders, this may not be the year to do so at a national park.—
Ruffin Prevost,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The crevice attachment’s usefulness isn’t limited to just appliances.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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The vacuum has a run time of 48 minutes and includes a short crevice tool and a small dusting brush.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
25 Apr. 2025
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Because these assistants never push back, this behavior goes unchecked, potentially reinforcing real-world patterns of interruption and dominance that can undermine women in professional settings.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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One of his goals is to identify vulnerabilities and ensure facilities are secure to prevent criminal intrusions, property damage or interruptions to local operations, said Hebeler, who started working at the Poway station on April 4.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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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,
8 June 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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The inaugural Club World Cup starts in the United States on June 14, with its 32 teams split into eight groups of four in the opening phase.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Organizers said before the opening that a total of 85 vendors signed up this year and that somewhere between 60 and 70 would be at each of the weekly markets, which will run from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays through Oct. 4 at 65 S. Water St. in downtown Aurora.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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