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as in holes
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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as in intervals
a break in continuity
there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events
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as in ravines
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 gaps
There were gaps and cracks at the metal flashing joints throughout the cook lines.
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Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As financial inequality widens, Vivian Tu, SoFi’s new Chief of Financial Empowerment is tackling the systemic gaps traditional advice ignores.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
From the off, Deza identifies any number of gaps and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case against her client, and even evidence of a systemic conspiracy against her.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Last season, albeit in a small sample, provided glimpses of James’ willingness to let Doncic and Reaves run the show as ball handlers while James filled in the gaps in other areas and picked his spots as a ball handler.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Taking away automatic renewal also dissuades employers from offering jobs to H-4 holders out of concerns about potential employment gaps, Peddibhotla added.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Medicaid, direct-to-consumer offerings could fill gaps Lakdawalla said the direct-to-consumer offerings under the deal could be useful for people who are underinsured, uninsured or may not have coverage for obesity medicines.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Interior defensive linemen, for example, might also know to push the pocket rather than knife through gaps between offensive linemen depending on the passer.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Funding cliff The children wasting away, day by day, don’t have time to wait for funding gaps to be filled.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As financial inequality widens, Vivian Tu, SoFi’s new Chief of Financial Empowerment is tackling the systemic gaps traditional advice ignores.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
From the off, Deza identifies any number of gaps and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case against her client, and even evidence of a systemic conspiracy against her.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Last season, albeit in a small sample, provided glimpses of James’ willingness to let Doncic and Reaves run the show as ball handlers while James filled in the gaps in other areas and picked his spots as a ball handler.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Taking away automatic renewal also dissuades employers from offering jobs to H-4 holders out of concerns about potential employment gaps, Peddibhotla added.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Medicaid, direct-to-consumer offerings could fill gaps Lakdawalla said the direct-to-consumer offerings under the deal could be useful for people who are underinsured, uninsured or may not have coverage for obesity medicines.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Interior defensive linemen, for example, might also know to push the pocket rather than knife through gaps between offensive linemen depending on the passer.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Funding cliff The children wasting away, day by day, don’t have time to wait for funding gaps to be filled.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaps
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Officers saw multiple bullet holes on the metal fence dividing the properties and shell casings in his backyard, the affidavit said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a pass rusher with the first pick, a receiver in Round 2 and then spend heavily on patching holes in free agency.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Users can also select between four timer settings at one-hour intervals.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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So where fiber connections may be expensive to make (think rivers and ravines, for instance), or where permitting is very challenging, FSO could provide just the solution.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Dec. 2025
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However, the weeks surrounding them can provide spectacular views of their own, as the line separating night from day, known as the terminator, sweeps across its surface, throwing ancient craters, ravines and mountain ranges into relief.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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How To Keep Stink Bugs Out Stink bugs can squeeze into tight spaces between siding, crawl into cracks and crevices in window frames, and enter through open doors, windows, and vents.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The invasive beetles from Asia would burrow through bark, the females laying eggs in crevices.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sudden sting, the constant urge to run to the bathroom and the interruptions to work or intimacy can feel both embarrassing and unsettling.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said airline traffic will be reduced by 10% across 40 locations starting Friday amid staffing interruptions.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Guests will have the chance to explore gorgeous beaches, canyons and cliffs outside, then relax by Mailena’s pool or in the Wellness and Longevity Center, featuring saunas, sensory deprivation tanks and biohacking suites.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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That time, the fire department fought back with an almost orchestral force — convoys of trucks, helicopters hovering low in the smoke, tankers trailing lines of crimson retardant through the canyons.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That disaster killed not just elite athletes but also their coaches, leaving seismic voids in US figure skating for generations to come.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
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From vast rings that encircle stars to mysterious voids that seem to swallow light, the cosmos is a playground for the bizarre.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Gaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaps. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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