lengths

plural of length

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Recent Examples of lengths Some school pocket charts have long horizontal pockets that hold several different lengths of cards, while other charts include grid-like pockets that look like the sleeves to show off baseball cards. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 Beyond fit, high-rise waists, cropped lengths, and streamlined silhouettes can also create a longer, more balanced look. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 July 2026 Those are the lengths other teams must go to in hopes of properly preparing for the Blue Jays’ rookie. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Still, Ocasio-Cortez has been far more cautious than Sanders in doling out endorsements this cycle and has gone to greater lengths to avoid friction with her colleagues in the House. David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026 Including your horse starting to move forward just before the gate opens, then hitting the side of the stall and spotting the field several lengths. Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 These statement plaits are paired with crisp parts and long lengths to create a bolder, effortlessly cool take on the classic protective style. Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026 Nolan went to extraordinary lengths to give his film a sound scientific footing. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 July 2026 Its sleek crewneck cut lands right above the collarbone, allowing a variety of necklace lengths to take center stage. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengths
Noun
  • The swamp's prairies are vast, watery expanses dotted with floating islands and stands of cypress and other trees.
    Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • The property makes the most of its secluded setting, where guests get to explore the wide expanses of desert and winding riverbeds without encountering other safari vehicles.
    Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The traditional Little League distances are 46 and 60 feet, respectively.
    Jim Barnes July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Offering realistic walking time estimates that account for building distances rather than just schedule grid gaps can also help attendees who experience time blindness plan their transitions.
    Tracy King, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • The increase in financial services positions was fueled by corporate relocations and expansions.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • All of the potential expansions listed in ICE’s request for proposals share the same construction plan, which includes a one-story building consisting of 26 detention cells.
    Philip Wang, Time, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • The shoes come in a range of fun color combinations and sizes 5–16, including half sizes and wide widths.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Accessibility All areas of the hotel are accessible by wheelchair, with compliant door widths.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • While Old Petty has shorter stretches along the water, the routing brings players through gently rolling terrain along a tidal estuary with sweeping coastline views.
    Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Scaloni’s side have laboured through long stretches of games only to come alive late on, with 12 of their 19 goals arriving after the 75th minute of normal time.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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“Lengths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengths. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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