lengths

plural of length

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lengths Further, modifying the nanoparticle sizes, ligand chain lengths, or overall electrical charges allows full control over the resulting material. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 Some travel insurers also have maximum trip lengths, so be sure to read the fine print before purchasing any coverage. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Trainer Ciaron Maher made history in the 166-year-old race as the first to train a trifecta, with Zahrann 3 3/4-lengths behind in second place and Juja Kibo finishing third. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Thankfully, Florida has gone to great lengths to get DEI out of higher education, helping FAU’s ranking. — Ian Kingsbury, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 Arizonans have gone to great lengths to reduce their water consumption and to roll back the industrial pollution that has tainted groundwater in Tucson and surrounding communities for decades. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 Somewhere in between is just right, so step back and consider it at various lengths before settling on one. — Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026 Two weeks ago, Freeform released Coven Academy, a supernatural YA drama that aired on television with standard episodic lengths but then streamed with episodes running between 12 and 23 minutes. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 The review also went to notable lengths to call out the Coastal Commission’s handling of whether people can drive ATVs on the beach at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengths
Noun
  • Foliage rustles in the autumn wind here, and where there aren’t corn husks swaying, there are flat, lonely expanses of dirt where crops have been harvested.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • A lot of buildings and fields and parks and cafés and expanses of water and elevators and on-ramps and curbsides.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Getting there could require not only a different course but changes to the start and finish areas, the expo and possibly the mix of race distances.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As a result, many regions have relatively sparse monitoring networks that struggle to capture localized storms, where rainfall can vary dramatically over short distances.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Since then, Musk has continued with major expansions of the Starbase facility.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Demand from young consumers has helped power postpandemic expansions for some traditional gyms like Life Time and workout studios such as Solidcore.
    — Alex Harring,Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Choose from regular and wide widths in classic colors like black leather, chocolate leather, and burgundy suede.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Further, the Cleary’s gently curved silhouette and slim arms provide plenty of presence without adding visual bulk, and its availability in three widths makes finding a model to fit your space easier.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Will McDonald has three sacks but has gone quiet for stretches.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Dubai has built more than 557 kilometers of cycle tracks, with a goal of 1,000 kilometers by 2030, and the urban planning department is adding shaded walking routes to make exercise feasible for longer stretches of the year.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Lengths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengths. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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