Thesaurus results for LENGTHS

lengths

noun

plural of length

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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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 Advertisement There are, in fact, chapters that have gone to great lengths to limit binge drinking. — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 As well as hearing the audio of the Princess, the three-part doc series explains how and when they were recorded, and the extraordinary lengths Diana went to in order to ensure her story could be heard. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Now, according to Rolling Stone, Seaver has also been accused of going to extreme lengths to dodge being served. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026 Because of the complex nature of the testing — which the book goes to great lengths to explain — the results are strongest for two of Hemings’s sons. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 With a light citrus scent, it’s designed for use on dry hair; apply it to the mid-lengths through the ends, and reapply as needed throughout the day. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Deryck gathered up the platinum blonde lengths and rolled them into two equal portions on either side of Megan's head, pinning and sculpting them to resemble the pointed shape of a cat ear. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026 At the same time, the collaborators sought to reveal the great lengths Coppola’s team went to make the movie possible. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 At its fastest, the robot traveled about four body lengths per minute. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

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Noun

National monuments are designed to protect specific locations and objects, such as archaeological or historical sites, whereas national parks have a broader purpose including recreation and the preservation of vast expanses of wilderness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
And this week, our story about the dwindling water levels in Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest reservoir, shows breathtaking expanses of dry canyon plunging to a shrinking, narrow ribbon of teal green.

— Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of expanses

Noun

Flooding from the surge can vary greatly over short distances depending on the timing of the surge and tidal cycle.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
This means that foods eaten closer to harvest retain more of their health benefits compared to ones that have to travel farther distances or sit longer on shelves.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of distances

Noun

Crunchyroll announced several company expansions, including a brand new division and partnerships with PlayStation and manga publishers during the inaugural Anime Future Forum.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Mamdani first announced the universal childcare parent survey in March, and top administration officials have said the data will continue to inform future expansions.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of expansions

Noun

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
After correcting for background noise and distance, the researchers could compare the sound readings and compare them in relation to data on different birds’ body sizes and open beak widths.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of widths

Noun

Its slate of more than 60 original properties in development stretches from film and animation to games, merchandise and immersive experiences.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
To try to ease tensions during loud stretches of construction, Zuckerberg’s staff handed out gifts like noise-canceling headphones.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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