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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
Amidst the many water monitors and garden lizards, guests might catch a glimpse of a snake lounging along the preserve, with resident species spanning from the Russell’s viper to the king cobra, a colossal creature that’s capable of measuring in at more than five meters in length.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The ensemble featured subtle cutouts under the bust, tiny black bows on the straps and a lace-up detail running down the length of the dress.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 June 2025
His decision-making and reads still need some refinement but have also come along step-by-step, and there’s clearly a strong foundation and a projectable role for him in the NHL as a two-way five-on-five D with length.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 27 June 2025
The following excerpts have been edited for length and clarity.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 17 June 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The ensemble featured subtle cutouts under the bust, tiny black bows on the straps and a lace-up detail running down the length of the dress.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 June 2025
His decision-making and reads still need some refinement but have also come along step-by-step, and there’s clearly a strong foundation and a projectable role for him in the NHL as a two-way five-on-five D with length.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 27 June 2025
The following excerpts have been edited for length and clarity.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for length
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Four years ago advances were being made on many of the political issues popular with people whose political views ranged from progressive to centrist such as DEI, ESG, CSR, climate change, the expansion of alternative energy and foreign aid.—
David Hessekiel,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Such a move would be a big win for the world’s largest money managers, who stand to profit from expansion of access to an asset class that has historically been available only to wealthy investors.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Even on Zoom, the Wyoming sky is clearly in the background, with an expanse of ranch land stretching out into the distance.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Over the past decade, researchers have conducted multiple experiments using vast expanses of water and ice that are designed to search for neutrinos, which could shed light on mysterious cosmic rays, the most highly energetic particles in the universe.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Located in Santa Paula, the $10 million Converse Ranch is a 117-year-old riverside expanse of more than 174 acres.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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The twister traveled a total of 8.2 miles with a maximum path width of 800 yards, according to the Weather Service.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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White sneakers for women with flat feet: Those with flat feet should look for white sneakers with a wide width.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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As the race was entering the final stretch, Mamdani walked the length of Manhattan, documenting the roughly 13-mile (21 kilometer) trip by posting photos and videos of his interactions along the way.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Crow-Armstrong’s actions parallel a difficult stretch for the Cubs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The bill – which has split lawmakers and sparked impassioned conversations with their constituents the breadth of Britain – will now move to the House of Lords for its final rounds of scrutiny.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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The Couture Show in Las Vegas is a hotbed for independent jewelry designers, showing the breadth of the market with one-of-a-kind pieces, everyday staples and, of course, new ideas for engagement rings and bridal jewelry.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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“Length.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/length. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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