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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
That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Today’s food environment and gaps in health education affect children across the socioeconomic spectrum.
—Jordan Schriver, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Two people filmed the incident, but both videos had 20-minute gaps, Kay has described.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
The numbers form what’s called a fractal structure consisting of infinitely many continuous segments separated by gaps.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
Leaders frequently underestimate how quickly staff connect subtle signals, creating information gaps.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Other efforts, like the Alliance District program and the Excess Cost and Special Education Development Grants, were created to fill gaps.
—Dr. Gisele C. Shorter, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The audit reviewed 14 shelters that hosted 8,885 stays and identified gaps in how the city collects data and measures success.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Denim manufacturer Artistic Milliners is helping to fill in these gaps.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Today’s food environment and gaps in health education affect children across the socioeconomic spectrum.
—Jordan Schriver, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Two people filmed the incident, but both videos had 20-minute gaps, Kay has described.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
The numbers form what’s called a fractal structure consisting of infinitely many continuous segments separated by gaps.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
Leaders frequently underestimate how quickly staff connect subtle signals, creating information gaps.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Other efforts, like the Alliance District program and the Excess Cost and Special Education Development Grants, were created to fill gaps.
—Dr. Gisele C. Shorter, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
The audit reviewed 14 shelters that hosted 8,885 stays and identified gaps in how the city collects data and measures success.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Denim manufacturer Artistic Milliners is helping to fill in these gaps.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaps
Noun
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That can leave known security holes sitting open.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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As the underground limestone dissolves, cracks and holes are created, which eventually cause the ground above to collapse.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Noun
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That’s because at intervals between courses came surprises that made an order-what-you-like dinner feel more like a tasting menu experience.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Rectangular lamps were fixed at regular intervals between the pillars, and green metal railings lined the gaps to keep people from falling into the water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Madeira’s cliffs and ravines are difficult enough that many walking holidays there are guided and focused on one part of the island, including the eight-mile forest hike through Ribeiro Frio.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Vacuum along baseboards, in mattress seams, and inside the crevices of upholstered furniture, too.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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The crevices may not be fully cleaned through the dishwasher.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Home environments introduce variables, from power interruptions, internet instability, household noise, and isolation, that may contribute to employee dissatisfaction over time.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Declutter Your Creativity The biggest clutter to creative work is the constant stream of interruptions and quick-win tasks throughout the average workday.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Both are easy day trips, close enough for a sunrise hike or an afternoon drive through red rock canyons.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Its mesas, arches and deep canyons give the stars a dramatic stage, especially from remote viewpoints away from direct artificial light.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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If these voids aren't filled with credible information, employees will interpret events themselves, often leading to rumors that may or may not be true.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Researchers found that the solar wind experiments created tiny voids within the mineral structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
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“Gaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaps. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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