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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
When your partner is a creative person toiling away as an artist, that conversation is typically a tangled knot of hearts and minds and money and desires and needs and space and time.
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The draft moved through New York City’s event spaces (hotel ballrooms, Madison Square Garden’s theatre, Radio City), outgrowing them all.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Esteban is a black hole that sucks out all the air from the space around anyone in his midst; Bardem’s perpetually alpha aura makes for a great match to the material.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Then silence was rendered as empty space.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The draft moved through New York City’s event spaces (hotel ballrooms, Madison Square Garden’s theatre, Radio City), outgrowing them all.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Esteban is a black hole that sucks out all the air from the space around anyone in his midst; Bardem’s perpetually alpha aura makes for a great match to the material.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Then silence was rendered as empty space.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
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Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as an electronic screen (top) shows South Korea's benchmark stock index (KOSPI) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 13, 2026.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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While searching the property, Langston saw hundreds of photographs of the Toures and their extended family on display throughout the rooms.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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But, trust me, after a while, all the coolest Neanderthals were smelting.—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Angels owner Arte Moreno’s comments in spring training, suggesting surveys had shown fans were more confirmed with affordability and a safe environment than a winning team, are going to reverberate for a good while, at least as long as the team’s futility continues.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Shoppers rave that the arm openings truly stand out, describing them as notably flattering and well-designed, without any awkward gaps.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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To narrow those gaps, Thyme Care connects cancer patients with personalized care and resources.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Harry wore a blue shirt with a kaleidoscopic necktie and black slacks, accessorized at first with a red leather jacket.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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And those problems are magnified in the slack middle section of this 160-minute film, as the hunters make discoveries of their own in the forest, unnecessary subplots and aliens multiply, and there are some halfhearted attempts at giving them a thin backstory.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Northwestern let a little bit of suspense creep in during the second half of its NCAA Tournament semifinal Friday evening at Martin Stadium.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Leicester did their bit, eventually winning 2-1, but Everton were also leading 1-0 — until a fake rumour circulated inside the stadium that Bournemouth had levelled the scores.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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And given that cruise collections are designed to fill the void in between seasons, when the weather varies by hour and no one has a clue what to wear or what to do with their hair, a mixed batch of looks felt appropriate.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Cole takes on a new role at school, but when that doesn’t quite fill the void left by not playing football, his old ways creep back in and cause drama.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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However, the wearer of these Saman Amel shorts should have greater leeway, thanks to their longer length, straight-leg silhouette, and fluid washed silk fabric.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Eveningside’s smaller arms holding on to the chains while Morningside’s longer arms propelled them, her fists and excess joints braced against the ground; their span lengthening, extending and retracting in the girls’ to and fro.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Colorado Academy’s captain and leading scorer deposited two goals within the span of 2 second-half minutes to completely flip the momentum.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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