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
The person of interest is described as a white male about 5-foot-10-inches tall with a groomed beard and a gap between his two front teeth.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 9 May 2025
The survey sheds light on a gap in awareness and open discussion around heart health, despite more than 60 million women in the United States living with some form of heart disease.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 May 2025
Next-Gen Anti-Ransomware Protection—Preemptive And Resilient Security Despite AV and EDR advancements, modern ransomware tactics—including encryption bypass and stealthy execution—continue to exploit gaps in endpoint defenses.
—Bob Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Assuming that the two indices continued to diverge by the current rate, the gap would only grow.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 9 May 2025
The survey sheds light on a gap in awareness and open discussion around heart health, despite more than 60 million women in the United States living with some form of heart disease.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 May 2025
Next-Gen Anti-Ransomware Protection—Preemptive And Resilient Security Despite AV and EDR advancements, modern ransomware tactics—including encryption bypass and stealthy execution—continue to exploit gaps in endpoint defenses.
—Bob Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Assuming that the two indices continued to diverge by the current rate, the gap would only grow.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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Private contractors under the supervision of St. Paul Public Works will spend up to two months repairing the man-sized sink hole that opened on the evening of May 8, forcing ongoing partial road closures between Chestnut and Walnut streets.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
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The screws may loosen and allow engine oil to leak from the screw holes, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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His job was harder still after Jackson’s elbow on Sven Botman nine minutes before the interval prompted his red card.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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That interval was later extended to 15 days, a practice still observed today to accommodate global participation.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Gates expressed concern that philanthropic organizations like his won’t be able to fill the void in global aid left by recent government cuts.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Zuckerberg insists that, while human connection is irreplaceable, virtual companions could fill the void for people isolated from human connections.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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That initial drive was merely the opening act for the hike-able mesas, canyons, and sky-high sandstone beyond the visitor center gates.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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The octopus inhabits underwater canyons at depths of 3,400 to 5,000 feet.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Plus, there’s a crevice tool and smaller hair screw tool attachments that can be used as a handheld vac to get pet hair in hard-to-reach places.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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Make sure to cover every surface of the plant, especially on the undersides of leaves and in crevices between stems.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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Resuming her testimony after the interruption, Geddes said Smith suffered more than a dozen stab wounds, but underwent a successful surgery.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Research shows that frequent interruptions, especially during cognitively complex tasks, increase error rates and reduce productivity.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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That includes Tom Cruise, as covert CIA division agent Ethan Hunt, riding a motorcycle off a 4,000-foot cliff and BASE jumping the final 500 feet of a ravine, or the breathless climactic train mayhem in 2023’s Dead Reckoning, the opening installment of this two-parter.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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The park officially opens on May 22, however only annual passholders, Military Freedom Passholders and guests who purchase qualifying Universal Orlando vacation packages are eligible to visit during its initial opening window.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The season kicks off with an opening week game abroad on Sept. 5, facing off against the Chargers in Sao Paolo, Brazil.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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