1
as in expanses
a wide space or area
vowed that he would journey the lengths of the earth to find her
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as in distances
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 lengths
As with any printer that can print at different lengths from a continuous roll, the cost per photo or label will depend on the length.
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M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Ahead, 10 rich girl hair colors to level up your lengths.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The water is a way of life here, and the area has gone to great lengths to protect its biggest natural resource.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Silky shorts in a range of lengths — some with delicate lace trim, others in more minimalist boxer-like cuts — are pushing the needle further into more romantic territory.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Pam Kramer, the chief executive of the Kansas City organizing committee, has marveled over the past week at the lengths that Argentina fans have gone to support the three-time World Cup champions, including the trio that cycled their way to Kansas City in time for the opening match.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Matt Justice went to crazy lengths to try to beat Josh Bishop in a street fight.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Winning by a widening four lengths over Knightsbridge, who was clear by 3 ¾ lengths from the rest of the runners, Nysos was much the best.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Anyone else go to wild lengths?
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Ahead, 10 rich girl hair colors to level up your lengths.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The water is a way of life here, and the area has gone to great lengths to protect its biggest natural resource.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Silky shorts in a range of lengths — some with delicate lace trim, others in more minimalist boxer-like cuts — are pushing the needle further into more romantic territory.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Pam Kramer, the chief executive of the Kansas City organizing committee, has marveled over the past week at the lengths that Argentina fans have gone to support the three-time World Cup champions, including the trio that cycled their way to Kansas City in time for the opening match.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Matt Justice went to crazy lengths to try to beat Josh Bishop in a street fight.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Winning by a widening four lengths over Knightsbridge, who was clear by 3 ¾ lengths from the rest of the runners, Nysos was much the best.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Anyone else go to wild lengths?
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengths
Noun
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This is not even considering the dedication of vast expanses of farmland to solar farms.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Okefenokee swamp's prairies are vast, watery expanses dotted with floating islands and stands of cypress and other trees.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Smoke shops that are already in business within those distances will have two years to close.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Brit Pop often trafficked in ironies, distances, and coolness.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Corporate and commercial expansions like The Bowl at Ballantyne have further transformed the south Charlotte neighborhood.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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The million-dollar-plus donations by local billionaire philanthropists, who are aging and may need medical treatment themselves, are aimed at improving cancer care, funding research to prevent and treat diseases, fueling major hospital expansions, and adding specialized pediatric care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Once the ramp reopens, traffic lane widths will be reduced, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The North Star should be about three of your fist-widths at arm’s length to the lower right of Dubhe and Merak.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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Despite Mike Trout’s strong start to the season and strong stretches from starters José Soriano, Reid Detmers and Walbert Ureña, the Angels have had a worse first half this season with first-year manager Kurt Suzuki at the helm.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In between, there are stretches of wide valleys filled with junipers, pinyon pines, and jackrabbits peeking out from the sagebrush.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Lengths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengths. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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