SHOUTING DISTANCE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

shouting distance

noun

Definition of shouting distance

as in inch

a very small distance or degree he's within shouting distance of being the winningest coach in college basketball history

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Recent Examples of shouting distance The Spartans kept the game within shouting distance at 20-14 before the Warriors put the hammer down. — Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 Normally that would be enough to put her within shouting distance of a medal. — Alice Park, Time, 18 Feb. 2026 Madison didn’t go down without a fight as junior guard Josiah Fite-Brown helped Howard and Pryor on the offensive end, and his 12 points helped keep the Mavericks within shouting distance in the final frame. — Eric Moreno, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2026 The fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti were captured on shaky video by bystanders clutching smartphones in the bitter cold and standing within shouting distance of the victims. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shouting distance

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At 6 feet 2 1/4 inches tall with almost 33-inch arms, Benefield has the rangy frame and athleticism that translates well to the field.

— Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Plus, the 8-inch woofer blasts out thumping bass to get your blood pumping.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

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Potentially the final step before Aaron Judge returns to the majors is happening on Monday in an empty Yankee Stadium.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
As a 6-foot, 165-pound senior receiver for Moorpark, his quick first step combined with his jumping ability is making Musketeer fans think of their greatest athlete, NFL receiver Drake London.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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