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
The apparent unmasking of Banksy, who has gone to great lengths to preserve his anonymity since his work began appearing around the UK in the 1990s, sparked controversy, with fans and collectors questioning how the revelation might affect the value and resonance of his work.
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The comments mark the first time Kim has directly acknowledged the lengths North Korean troops fighting for Russia have gone to in attempts to avoid capture by Ukrainian forces.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Gato del Sol, finishes 2 1/2 lengths ahead of Laser Light, who beat Reinvested by a neck for second.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Then again, these rehab centers also emphasize that lengths of stay depend on the individual person’s condition, and outpatient programs also work for some people.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Meanwhile, Emerging Market won his February debut at Tampa Bay Downs by 1 3/4 lengths before beating Pavlovian by a head in the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 21.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Choose from 37 colors and patterns, most of which are under $10, as well as capri or full lengths.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Compared to professional sports leagues, where salaries and contract lengths are often made public, setting market values for college athletes can be a challenge because of privacy and competitive advantage laws.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2026
In London, other performance brands went to lengths to emphasize that their products aren’t just for runners and athletes, but for anyone keen to move and support those involved.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The comments mark the first time Kim has directly acknowledged the lengths North Korean troops fighting for Russia have gone to in attempts to avoid capture by Ukrainian forces.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Gato del Sol, finishes 2 1/2 lengths ahead of Laser Light, who beat Reinvested by a neck for second.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Then again, these rehab centers also emphasize that lengths of stay depend on the individual person’s condition, and outpatient programs also work for some people.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Meanwhile, Emerging Market won his February debut at Tampa Bay Downs by 1 3/4 lengths before beating Pavlovian by a head in the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 21.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Choose from 37 colors and patterns, most of which are under $10, as well as capri or full lengths.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Compared to professional sports leagues, where salaries and contract lengths are often made public, setting market values for college athletes can be a challenge because of privacy and competitive advantage laws.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2026
In London, other performance brands went to lengths to emphasize that their products aren’t just for runners and athletes, but for anyone keen to move and support those involved.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengths
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In these plans, recalled Douglas Vakoch, president of Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) International in San Francisco, huge diagrams would be etched on large expanses of land here on Earth.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Large expanses of glass keep the outdoors in constant view, so the house shifts with the light throughout the day.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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But tankers move through much smaller channels about two miles wide, distances that make boarding operations more difficult and dangerous, Parker said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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As a premier strategic weapon, the Trident II D5 delivers nuclear warheads with extreme precision over intercontinental distances exceeding 7,000 km.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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Population growth is fueling the need for expansions, Sapp said, as Catholics are among the many people relocating to Charlotte from the Midwest and Northeast.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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More expansions in the near term In the near term, Wall Street thinks the company will continue vertical investments and expansions, both upstream and downstream from its core GPU business.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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The North Star is about thirty degrees from Dubhe, or roughly three of your fist-widths held at arm’s length.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Physical changes include safer pedestrian crossings and a potential reduction in lane widths along Hesperian Boulevard, Mission Boulevard and Jackson Street to naturally slow traffic.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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After half an hour of mat stretches, Mira and two other students climbed onto Swedish ladders, hung with their backs to the wall, and did a set of leg lifts, tapping their feet against their heads.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But groves obliterated vast stretches of pristine land.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Lengths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengths. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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