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as in length
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the distance between the earth and the sun is about 93 million miles
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as in expanse
a wide space or area
a region marked by great, featureless distances
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the brothers' personalities are like the distance between night and day
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as in to throw away
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Recent Examples of distance
Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
The neighborhood has also changed immensely, with expensive dining options and dive bars co-existing within walking distance.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
The African National Congress, the party that has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid and rose to acclaim on the shoulders of Nelson Mandela, distanced itself from the song in 2012, the same year Mr. Malema was expelled from the party.
—Eve Sampson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Two distances available – 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles).
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
The neighborhood has also changed immensely, with expensive dining options and dive bars co-existing within walking distance.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Verb
With that, Leo distanced himself from centuries of institutional coercion.
—Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
The African National Congress, the party that has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid and rose to acclaim on the shoulders of Nelson Mandela, distanced itself from the song in 2012, the same year Mr. Malema was expelled from the party.
—Eve Sampson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
Noun
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This version of chicken on a stick is simple: an oversized juicy chicken tender that stretches the entire length of a bamboo skewer that’s floured, battered, and fried.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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But it’s been 22 long months, and my hair still stubbornly falls about two inches below my collarbone—not quite long enough to style without losing precious length, but too long to be considered a lob.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 May 2025
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The debris flow had barreled more than a mile down the mountain, leaving an expanse of mud and rocks.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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Given its expanse into a head-to-toe resort wear outfitter that even trades in unstructured jackets and knitted trainers, how does the label continue to grow without losing sight of its original purpose?—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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However, the numbers show for the last two years the Dolphins’ run game doesn’t make much of a difference in the game’s outcome.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The difference between current and voltage can be visualized by a conveyor belt carrying boxes of a uniform size.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The project represents the state’s largest effort to date to address the environmental problems plaguing the Salton Sea, which has been steadily retreating and leaving growing stretches of dusty lake bottom exposed to the desert winds.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Trump hasn’t been tapped along because Putin has never retreated from his annexation ends or his savage means.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Nearly a month later, a judge issued an injunction preventing the city from enforcing its camping ban against people who can’t find shelter, as well as from seizing and throwing away people’s belongings.—
Nicole Santa Cruz,
ProPublica,
23 May 2025
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Thousands descended on east London to participate in the Hackney Half Marathon, while just a stone’s throw away at the London Stadium, Morgan Gibbs-White and Anthony Elanga were running circles around West Ham United’s defence.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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His hand length was 9¾ inches, and his hand width was 9 inches.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2025
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
Noun
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When scaling disbursed teams, considerations include attracting and retaining the best talent to drive expansion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The legislation would implement work requirements for adults enrolled in Medicaid expansion and increase the frequency of eligibility checks to ensure people still qualify for the program.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The dull work of shuffling paper and cross-referencing spreadsheets will finally recede.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Waters were receding Wednesday, and Allegany County officials conducting damage assessments said some roads had been washed out.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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