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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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
Air Leaks at the Bottom of a Door For a sizeable gap and a heavy draft, try a door sweep.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Seal gaps around doors, window sills, and where utility lines enter the house.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Technology should not widen the gap between care and the people who need it.
—Scott R. Schell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The longest swearing-in delay in recent history—so far—came when Democrat Jimmy Gomez was elected to represent California’s 34th district on June 6, 2017, but was not sworn in until July 11, 2017—a 35-day gap.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Seal gaps around doors, window sills, and where utility lines enter the house.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Technology should not widen the gap between care and the people who need it.
—Scott R. Schell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The longest swearing-in delay in recent history—so far—came when Democrat Jimmy Gomez was elected to represent California’s 34th district on June 6, 2017, but was not sworn in until July 11, 2017—a 35-day gap.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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Buffalo’s forward depth has already been tested early in the season, and Danforth is a versatile player who helps the Sabres plug holes in the bottom six.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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When the Chicago rat hole went viral, Magle and his team considered how the mark was made.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reheat in the microwave on Medium in 30-second intervals.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Stir in white chocolate and butter microwave in 15-second intervals, until melted.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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While earnings season has helped fill the information void, this pause in government data comes at a uniquely unfortunate time, given questions about the health of the labor market and inflationary pressures during the trade war.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Taking advantage of that void, Hamas began reasserting itself in force on the streets of Gaza.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The drama continues to unfold in lower canyons into December.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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And a wide range of brands including fast-casual restaurant Sweetgreen and luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose have embraced cowboy hats and rusted-red canyon backdrops in ad campaigns.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Northbound and southbound lanes were closed as the response team extracted the animal from the crevice safely.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Methane has been measured escaping from crevices in the seabed at a high rate as the region warms at unprecedented rates, according to a paper published in Nature Communications.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Sponsors assume no responsibility for any error, omissions, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in operation with transmission, communications, line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or allegation of submissions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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As for closures and travel interruptions, Pirek said the only stoppages that will occur are some trains at Camp Pendleton.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trek the Weeping Ridge Trail to see the leaves from deep within a ravine.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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Following a soft-opening in December 2015, the Gobbler Theater started booking national acts the following spring, primarily hosting country artists like LeAnn Rimes, Eli Young Band, Maddie & Tae and Ronnie Milsap.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Selective showroom openings, increasing service coverage and personalized service have helped the brand's clients grow their confidence in the company, and have showed that Ferrari is a brand worth spending hundreds of thousands of dollars with.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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