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
The company released the preliminary data in an effort to address the gap between the consensus forecast among analysts and the company’s performance, Stellantis said.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 July 2025
Seal gaps around doors, windows, and other potential entry points.
—Evan Moore
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
The walk-in cooler housing dairy and produce had a gap in the lower right corner.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Families using vouchers now pay more out of pocket, with the average gap between voucher awards and tuition at $2,446, as private school costs continue to rise.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 July 2025
Seal gaps around doors, windows, and other potential entry points.
—Evan Moore
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
The walk-in cooler housing dairy and produce had a gap in the lower right corner.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Families using vouchers now pay more out of pocket, with the average gap between voucher awards and tuition at $2,446, as private school costs continue to rise.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for gap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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And the man with a gruesome hole in his body as a result of necrosis.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Advertisement How to start interval walking Ready to give Japanese walking a spin?—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Iommi added the diabolus in musica, an eerie tritone musical interval denounced as unholy and dangerous since the Middle Ages.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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His call for reconciliation reflects a broader sentiment among fans and artists alike who feel the void left by their separation, and hope to see that energy revived.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
21 July 2025
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Another hour of your life is about to vanish into the corporate void.—
Ishaan Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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On the peninsula itself, a narrow strip protruding southward with the canyon wall plunging around it, park crews had chipped some wood and burned some piles over the past decade.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Monterey Bay is a top spot for whale watching, thanks to a 6,000-foot-deep submarine canyon just offshore, which is comparable in size to the Grand Canyon.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Use the crevice tool to get in the nooks and corners of your outdoor spaces where cobwebs, dirt, small twigs, and other messes might be lurking.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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With four different brush heads this tool can tackle grout, tile and all of the dirty crevices in your bathroom.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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This gives them a chance with a microphone to get their case out to the other women without interruption, derailing, or backbiting.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 July 2025
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While intended as a safeguard, prior authorization has often been criticized for causing delays, increasing administrative workload for physicians, and potentially leading to patient care interruptions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 July 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,
26 July 2025
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Deputies arrived to find one of the vehicles had crashed into a ravine, causing a fire, Payman said.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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No specific opening date has been announced for the new Louisville location.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Saturday, July 26, 2025.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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