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as in expansion
a wide space or area
vowed that he would journey the lengths of the earth to find her
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the length of a professional tennis court is 78 feet from baseline to baseline
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Recent Examples of length
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.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 May 2025
The study measures telomeres length, which are made from DNA sequences and proteins, and serve as a cap, protecting the end of chromosomes.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
This partial transcript has been edited for clarity and length.
—The View From The Lane, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The snakes are known for their sleek, sometimes iridescent bluish-black scales and their ability to reach 9 feet in length, according to the National Park Service.
—Olivia Lloyd, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 May 2025
The study measures telomeres length, which are made from DNA sequences and proteins, and serve as a cap, protecting the end of chromosomes.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
This partial transcript has been edited for clarity and length.
—The View From The Lane, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The snakes are known for their sleek, sometimes iridescent bluish-black scales and their ability to reach 9 feet in length, according to the National Park Service.
—Olivia Lloyd, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for length
Noun
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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
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But Italian beef, the quintessential Chicago sandwich, remains at the top of the Buona menu — and its expansion plans.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
Noun
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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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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
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Ritual de Terra Resort & Spa Tucked away from the main stretch of restaurants and hotels along the coast, Ritual de Terra offers a secluded place to unwind.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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After being with the club through the toughest schedule in baseball and facing some of the best pitching in the game, Shaw should have a slightly easier time these next few weeks as the Cubs enter a stretch of the schedule that includes the Miami Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Although there have been several revues of his music in the past, this retrospective tribute uniquely allows Sondheim fans to enjoy a wide breadth of his greatest hits in one sitting.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Christians—some 380 million spanning 190 countries—face persecution of a unique breadth and intensity, with few advocates as powerful as the U.S.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Length.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/length. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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