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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
They were often kept at arm’s length from the judging panel — praised for their individual performances but not their overall persona.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
What stands out about this jacket is its length.
—Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
Letters will be edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Next, work the oil through your hair from mid-length to the ends, and voilà!
—Claire West, Parents, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for length
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
What stands out about this jacket is its length.
—Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
Letters will be edited for clarity and length.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Next, work the oil through your hair from mid-length to the ends, and voilà!
—Claire West, Parents, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for length
Recent Examples of Synonyms for length
Noun
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This latest deal on Fox Drive extends Super Micro’s expansion at three distinct tech hubs within a few minutes’ driving distance of the company’s headquarters at 980 Rock Ave.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The league is also currently in a rolling process of evaluating new expansion options, likely at fees even higher than Blank’s.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The workspace on the second floor is well designed, providing a healthy distance from the crowds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now, as Diggs’ contract merely clouds their roster-building crystal ball, Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf appear to be keeping their distance.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That changed recently with the completion of new buildings — holding among other accouterments a self-serve kitchen, a library, a cafe and a film studio — and third-floor classrooms that look out over that beautiful blue expanse, long a symbol of freedom and possibility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Visit the sprawling estates of the island's interior to sip some of the world's best coffee amid the untouched expanses of the Blue Mountains.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The first consideration is height at maturity, but width is equally important.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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What to look for in a quality shuffleboard The length and width of shuffleboard tables can vary greatly (8 to 22 feet long, 18 to 20 inches wide), with the most important consideration for the average consumer being whether the table will fit comfortably in their home or not.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Phoenix shot the ball much more efficiently during that stretch.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The only unsettled matter coming into the contest centered on whether or not LAFC stars Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga, who combined for four goals and three assists in the first leg, would play with the team navigating a stretch of four games over 12 days.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The ownership depth and breadth is a huge strategic advantage.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The sheer breadth of talent underscores just how remarkable and carefully curated the record is.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Length.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/length. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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