GAPS Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

gaps

noun

plural of gap

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 The upside now is that there are no longer obvious gaps in key positions. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Skating at Los Angeles High, downtown and the sand gaps at Venice under a powerful, yellow sun. — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Its scalable and flexible models show how workforce gaps can be closed while expanding opportunity. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Hydrolyzed keratin, meanwhile, fills in the gaps in the cuticle by improving elasticity and damage caused by daily styling, heat, and environmental stressors. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026 Details can differ from one report to another, so reviewing only one may leave gaps. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Any business can run into cash-flow gaps — slow seasons, delayed invoice payments or unexpected costs can throw off even the most perfectly balanced budget. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 The researchers observed bends, wiggles, kinks, gaps, branches, spurs and clumps. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Peers who share people’s language, culture, or experiences can bridge gaps in care. — Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

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Noun

At the resort, there’s a host of activities and amenities, including four golf courses with 10-18 holes each, bass fishing, axe throwing, pickleball, and more.

— Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Instead of etching holes directly into the semiconductor, researchers patterned a silicon dioxide layer and then covered it with epitaxial semiconductor.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of holes

Noun

Athena logged peak penetration rates exceeding 350 feet per hour and sustained over 130 feet per hour through long intervals.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
That posting also got questions about the 40-month intervals, as well as blowback for the reminder of the passage of time.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of intervals

Noun

Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Lake Overstreet has about five miles of multi-use trails through live oaks (a northern Florida staple), hills and ravines surrounding a secluded 144-acre lake.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of ravines

Noun

Because wicker has so many crevices in its woven design, thorough cleaning and even coverage are especially important for a comprehensive application on either real or synthetic wicker.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
High-pressure washing can force water into seals and crevices, damage weatherstripping, and strip paint—especially on doors that are already showing signs of chipping or peeling.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of crevices

Noun

After passing through Denver, expect to ascend the Rockies, glide over Utah’s salt flats, past red rock canyons, and along the Sierra Nevadas.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The monsoon season can be a particularly dangerous time in mountain canyons in Utah and the Southwest.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of canyons

Noun

In a nuclear reactor or radiation shield, neutrons and photons travel across jagged edges, dense metals, fluids, and empty voids.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Seal Gaps Check your home’s exterior for small cracks and openings that can give hornets access to wall voids and eaves.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of voids

Noun

Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza are taking separate hiatuses from Katseye; while Bannerman’s status in the group remains unknown, Laforteza’s mental-health break will continue until she’s reassessed in September.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Haircut 100, on the other hand, took some long hiatuses as a band.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

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