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as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up
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as in gap
an incomplete or deficient area
the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day
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Recent Examples of space
This diversity of spaces, like streets, parks, heritage buildings and soundstages gives Madrid unique flexibility and scale, while also spreading economic benefits across the city.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
According to Dimerco’s Asia Pacific Monthly Freight Report, capacity out of Hong Kong remains tight on routes to Singapore and Vietnam, while space and rates to other destinations remain stable.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
For a long time, luxury in this space meant exclusivity through rare bottles, high price tags, old age statements, and gatekeeping that kept certain people and stories out.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
But fiction can give a voice to victims of domestic violence where the legal system doesn’t leave space for it.
—Stephanie Decarolis, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
According to Dimerco’s Asia Pacific Monthly Freight Report, capacity out of Hong Kong remains tight on routes to Singapore and Vietnam, while space and rates to other destinations remain stable.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
For a long time, luxury in this space meant exclusivity through rare bottles, high price tags, old age statements, and gatekeeping that kept certain people and stories out.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
But fiction can give a voice to victims of domestic violence where the legal system doesn’t leave space for it.
—Stephanie Decarolis, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
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Now the Jeserich Building, also known as the Tower building — a distinctive piece of 1888 Kansas City architecture, with its southwest Queen Ann turret rooms and bow windows — will be coming down, its owners confirmed Tuesday.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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The clip shows Mason just sitting in the middle of the room, seemingly blocking everything else out and ignoring the dogs around him.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sellers, seeing weaker prices and higher mortgage rates, are coming off the market or deciding to wait a while longer before listing in the first place.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cameron, Michael and Dylan looked oh-so-handsome while dressed for a night on the town.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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The federal government has either shut down or experienced funding gaps 14 times since 1980.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Adding them to your diet may help fill nutrient gaps, boost overall wellness, and provide essential vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds without taking up much space on your plate.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Renée Zellweger wore a sheer blouse with her coat and slacks at the Saint Laurent show.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The bureau's Job Openings and Labor Turnover report, which Federal Reserve officials watch closely to gauge labor market slack, showed a slower pace in both hiring and total separations.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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That play out in center field the other day kind of flared it up a little bit.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Our offense started to come alive a little bit.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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While Herro is out, the Heat will need to rely on newcomer Norman Powell to help fill the void.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The challenge for states, communities and families, if one of these budgets becomes a reality, will be filling that funding void, especially since the federal government has always focused its dollars on helping students and schools that need it the most.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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The slouchy crewneck has a relaxed fit, and the joggers taper at the ankle, giving you total leeway in the shoe department.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Matwyshyn, a Pennsylvania State University law professor who's advised the FTC in the past, says the law is intentionally broad to give regulators leeway for the latest technology or business practices.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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No Homefield Advantage Arkansas lost by at least 24 points at home for the fifth time since November 2023 when Auburn won 48-10 and Missouri won 48-14 over a 13-day span.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Sep. 2025
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The number of vehicles on Idaho 55 near West Dry Creek Road, north of Eagle, nearly doubled in a span of 15 years — from 10,447 in July 2010 to 20,731 in July 2025.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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