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
As masculinity redefines itself online, gaps in the real world continue to widen.
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Chuka Emezue, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
When Russell ran into lapped cars, the gap got tighter, but Verstappen never managed to get within DRS range of Russell.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
One, it can be twisted and maneuvered to fit into those (sometimes weird or disproportionately wide) gaps between your seat and the wall; leaning never felt so good.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
In the footage from the encounter, the snake is entangled between the basket's gaps, winding in and out of the container's spaces.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Chuka Emezue, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
When Russell ran into lapped cars, the gap got tighter, but Verstappen never managed to get within DRS range of Russell.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
One, it can be twisted and maneuvered to fit into those (sometimes weird or disproportionately wide) gaps between your seat and the wall; leaning never felt so good.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
In the footage from the encounter, the snake is entangled between the basket's gaps, winding in and out of the container's spaces.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
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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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Jones’ absence compounded the void left with Leonie Fiebich overseas with Team Germany.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Still, Netflix does a nice job of filling the void until next year’s fest.—
Neal Justin,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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The beautiful undulating canyons have been sculpted by water and time and offer a peacefulness rarely found elsewhere – but watch out for the rattlesnakes and scorpions.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Another attraction different from its neighbors, Santa Rosa’s Lobo Canyon is reported to feature spectacular sandstone cliffs, but the trek to the canyon is described by the Park Service as a strenuous 9.6-mile round-trip hike.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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The device includes attachments such as a dust brush and a crevice tool, meaning it can be used for cleaning upholstery and stairs, along with getting into nooks and crannies.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Native to northern Vietnam, especially in humid, mountainous forests and limestone karst landscapes, the barking frog often hides in tree holes or rocky crevices near water.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 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 21 Jun. 2025.
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