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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
In terms of length, while there still would be the issue of playing a power forward out of position, there would be ample versatility and switchability in the power rotation.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Scientists are going to great lengths to retrace the stone’s steps in this research.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Follow the One-Third Rule Aim to remove just one-third of the length of the grass blade at every cutting.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
The off-the-shoulder neckline and longer-length top feel especially on-trend, while the relaxed fit keeps it comfortable enough for warm-weather destinations.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Scientists are going to great lengths to retrace the stone’s steps in this research.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Follow the One-Third Rule Aim to remove just one-third of the length of the grass blade at every cutting.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
The off-the-shoulder neckline and longer-length top feel especially on-trend, while the relaxed fit keeps it comfortable enough for warm-weather destinations.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for length
Recent Examples of Synonyms for length
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An 89-72 win over the expansion Portland Fire on Sunday to close a 1-2 homestand felt more necessary than the Sparks might have wanted to admit.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Out on the course, AI is transforming rangefinders, devices used by golfers to measure distances.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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But both are shooting much better from distance this postseason, and it's helped the Spurs reach the finals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The architects varied the floor planes and ceiling heights inside to help define spaces in lieu of walls, maintaining views of the panorama through expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass shaded by broad hemlock eaves.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Looking out at an endless expanse of ocean blue while the foaming tide rolls in is enough to put anyone in a vacation state of mind.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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To find the right size, measure your RV’s width at both the rear bumper and the windshield, its length from bumper to bumper and its height from the midwheel to the roof.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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At that hour, the moon will stand 10 degrees above the horizon, roughly the equivalent of the width of your fist.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Disney’s uniquely eco-conscious Vero Beach Resort sits on a serene stretch of sand that doubles as a loggerhead sea turtle nesting ground.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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This summer's stretch is rather long, with the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game, and the nation's 250th anniversary all bringing people to the City of Brotherly Love.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The show's breadth — encompassing immense tragedy as well as great optimism — and the depth of the actors' performances has been bringing Broadway audiences to their feet, often mid-act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The specific regulatory rollbacks Barr catalogs are alarming in their breadth.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Length.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/length. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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