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
With several swing state incumbents stepping aside, Democrats face a very tough fight to retake control of the Senate or even stay within shouting distance of Republicans, who hold a 53-47 edge.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Fort Lupton was never within shouting distance of replicating its 83-82 victory over Prospect Ridge on Jan. 14 in Broomfield.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Believe it or not, despite the major market averages still within shouting distance of all-time highs, the latest weekly Sentiment Survey from the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) showed only 19.4% of folks on Main Street were bullish.
—John Buckingham, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Nobody expected the Sixers to be within shouting distance of keeping this pick.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shouting distance
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Fort Lupton was never within shouting distance of replicating its 83-82 victory over Prospect Ridge on Jan. 14 in Broomfield.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Believe it or not, despite the major market averages still within shouting distance of all-time highs, the latest weekly Sentiment Survey from the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) showed only 19.4% of folks on Main Street were bullish.
—John Buckingham, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Nobody expected the Sixers to be within shouting distance of keeping this pick.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouting distance
Noun
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Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches with or without a handle or strap.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County has had 65% of normal rainfall for the year thus far — more than 12 inches below normal.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sending a follow-up email that confirms everyone’s commitments and outlines next steps.—
Bihag Karnani,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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These competing narratives reflect an internal information war over Israel’s next steps.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Acne causes pimples on various parts of the body, such as the face, neck, chest, and back.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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Adding to his collection of 70-something tattoos in Nicola’s honor, including a drawing of her eyes on the back of his neck, Brooklyn proudly debuts a new portrait of his wife on his upper arm.—
Hanna Lustig,
Glamour,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Shouting distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shouting%20distance. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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