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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
The sense of just how much there is to do in this part of the world—the length of the scale between lazing and becoming ultra-active—is palpable.
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Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
This change was decided through a number of discussion about what the appropriate length is for a new superintendent.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Using a length of time to run the system is not a very accurate way to wet the turf.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Pop culture Instagram page Deuxmoi shared a video and photos of Eilish's visit to Beverly Hills, showcasing her long auburn lengths.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
This change was decided through a number of discussion about what the appropriate length is for a new superintendent.
—Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Using a length of time to run the system is not a very accurate way to wet the turf.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Pop culture Instagram page Deuxmoi shared a video and photos of Eilish's visit to Beverly Hills, showcasing her long auburn lengths.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for length
Recent Examples of Synonyms for length
Noun
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Even Shea Theodore, technically, was acquired via trade, with the Golden Knights agreeing to select Clayton Stoner’s onerous contract from the Ducks in the expansion draft as the cost of acquisition.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Suzuki went on to establish Seven & i Holdings in 2005 and oversaw its expansion into a retail conglomerate.—
Reuters 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Rayo exerted some pressure but were largely restricted to shots from distance.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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And like any mani, there’s all to play for on the expanse of your nails.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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From this location, the fitness center and pools enjoy commanding views of the coastal mountains and the expanse of Silicon Valley down to San Jose.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Some areas of the pitch-black and partially flooded tunnel appear very narrow, with a width of roughly 23 inches.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Others, like a rotating display, have slots of different heights and widths to store a variety of items.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Making the Europa League always seemed like a stretch for a flawed squad, short in a number of key areas.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Their eight hits ended a franchise-record 11-game streak with seven or fewer hits, and the six runs ended a 13-game stretch with four or fewer runs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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That means building an inclusive, better-prepared, and more representative workforce — on hiring and promotion practices that do not filter women out, on pathways that open well before college, and on educators who show students the full breadth of this field.—
Tarika Barrett,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The menu was inspired by the brothers’ travels and represents the breadth of Italian regional cuisine, including some of their favorite dishes.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Length.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/length. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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