lengths

plural of length

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lengths The industrial space is chock-full of eight-foot bolts of rushes (the flexible lengths of plants woven into baskets), harvested just once annually in Somerset, and garlands using offcuts of the material lining the windows. Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Benegal says the production had gone to unusual lengths at the time to license its music. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Sometimes, the dense weeds at the bottom of the lake reach lengths of 10 feet, requiring Yamada to cut through to reach the bottom. Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 Basically, instead of reinventing the entire robot, engineers can simply attach its main part to a tail of different sizes and lengths. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026 But even by Telluride standards, organizers went to unusual lengths this year to keep their biggest surprise under wraps. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The series and its governing body, the FIA, go to great lengths to keep drivers cool and safe in both the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes, from fitness preparation and hydration plans to in-car cooling equipment. Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 That said, at one point Eleanor captures Sofia giving Dunst a note about the scene where Marie Antoinette is upbraided by her ambassador (played by Steve Coogan) for paying more attention to sleeve lengths than a looming diplomatic crisis. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 Cooler weather calls for longer lengths (though bobs are still très chic and very much welcome) and warmer, richer color. Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengths
Noun
  • Pale stone, dramatically veined marble, warm wood and expanses of mirror are found throughout the flagship, with linear lighting integrated into ceilings and fixtures.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Curving terraces wrap around the structure, while large expanses of glass provide sweeping views over the landscape.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This does indicate that, like Pickford, Suzuki is capable of getting huge distances on his passes.
    Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Printed, copied, and circulated among an extraordinarily literate population, the Constitution executed a covenant and allowed, too, for the exertion of power over vast distances.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But as the years passed and the historic farm in Gladstone underwent expansions and ownership changes, eventually landing in the hands of the city, it was transformed into a historical landmark and museum.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The expansions at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital are focused on two fast-growing regions of Michigan.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This results in a world of patchwork range widths, inconsistent pay progression and incomplete or outdated surveys as leaders hop from one survey provider to another to account for low n-count.
    Maria Colacurcio, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Choose from sizes 5–12 with standard, narrow, and wide widths available.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Chelsea spent long stretches of the first half in survival mode as Arsenal roared onto the front foot after that shock opener, conjuring furious flurries of pressure from open play and set pieces.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But even for people who are used to heat, long stretches of it can be particularly dangerous.
    Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Lengths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengths. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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