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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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2
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
By transforming consumer devices into medical monitoring tools, gaps could be bridged in health care by providing continuous oversight.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Without such infrastructure, stablecoins risk being hobbled by operational gaps rather than technological limits.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Experts say those systems often miss context, leaving dangerous gaps in enforcement.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Second Spin is just one of the ventures Enviu is building to address critical gaps in the post-consumer textile value chain in India.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Their run defense had some gaps in Week 1 against the Titans, and Indianapolis has several different ways to attack gaps, between Jonathan Taylor, DJ Giddens and Daniel Jones.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The work is also addressing gaps in the government’s response to fires like this one.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
While established names from the local reggae scene headline the main stage, Bohannon continues to build space for emerging talent and bridging generational and cultural gaps across Kansas City’s evolving creative landscape.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
If necessary, use some of the leftover phyllo to fill in any gaps.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Without such infrastructure, stablecoins risk being hobbled by operational gaps rather than technological limits.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Experts say those systems often miss context, leaving dangerous gaps in enforcement.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Second Spin is just one of the ventures Enviu is building to address critical gaps in the post-consumer textile value chain in India.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Their run defense had some gaps in Week 1 against the Titans, and Indianapolis has several different ways to attack gaps, between Jonathan Taylor, DJ Giddens and Daniel Jones.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The work is also addressing gaps in the government’s response to fires like this one.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
While established names from the local reggae scene headline the main stage, Bohannon continues to build space for emerging talent and bridging generational and cultural gaps across Kansas City’s evolving creative landscape.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
If necessary, use some of the leftover phyllo to fill in any gaps.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaps
Noun
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Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen holes away from his first collegiate win, the possibility felt real.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Older research suggests that short intervals of green exercise—particularly low- or moderate-intensity—resulted in self-esteem improvements.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cianfrance also spent years talking with the real Jeff Manchester from prison in the 15-minute intervals allowed in an effort to do justice to the story, and that level of research pays off.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the ravines have become junkyards, where home appliances, grocery carts, bald tires, grass clippings and autumn leaves have been dumped.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The tracks led north and east now, angling and twisting through the timber, across ravines and small draws, avoiding parks and passes, heading generally into the wind.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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Key prevention strategies include sealing cracks and crevices in walls, roofs, and around windows and doors.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The females wait folded within crevices in bark.—
Rosanna Warren,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customers who endure more than six sustained power interruptions longer than 5 minutes in one year are also eligible for the $42 outage credit.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Urban Outfitters brand is sensitive to consumer preferences and economic changes; elevated inventories or supply chain interruptions could prompt markdowns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was that ring around the moon and the sycamores and maples turned yellow in the canyons.—
Robert Easton,
Outdoor Life,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over time, the powerful current carved out massive gorges and canyons, including the Grand Canyon of the Nujiang.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those voids are created in two main ways.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Further proof that Stafford’s summer hiatuses didn’t cause the Rams any major problems, McVay and Stafford leaned hard on the passing game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since her 1984 debut on the public scene, Diamond Life, sold over six million copies worldwide, she been defined by deliberate scarcity, favoring long hiatuses and powerful comebacks.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Gaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaps. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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