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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
Public space is where democracy breathes.
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Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The set-up inside the circle felt more like a rehearsal space, with the group clustered together while also roaming freely around the stage, playing to different parts of the audience.
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
And as the audio space evolves into whatever comes next — the network’s foundation ensures its relevance.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Balzac closed in November 2023 after 18 years in business, and the space has been vacant since.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The set-up inside the circle felt more like a rehearsal space, with the group clustered together while also roaming freely around the stage, playing to different parts of the audience.
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
And as the audio space evolves into whatever comes next — the network’s foundation ensures its relevance.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Balzac closed in November 2023 after 18 years in business, and the space has been vacant since.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
Noun
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Not surprisingly, the younger newcomers don’t display quite the same flair yet, but there’s obviously room to grow with a fourth film in the series already announced.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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These cropped mid-rise jeans boast premium stretch and still retain their shape fabulously over time, and are specifically designed to flatter an hourglass shape thanks to the contoured waistband, plus extra room at the hips and thighs.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With Jennings and Kittle back in the lineup for this game, the Niners should be able to move the ball well enough to keep this one close for a while.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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People bristle at the word procedural, because for a while that had negative connotations to it.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Despite being one of three teams to make the playoffs from the NL Central division, the gap between the Cubs and Brewers is sizable.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The widening gap followed a private equity spending spree in 2021, as firms rushed to deploy unspent funds, with activity also boosted by ultra-low interest rates.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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If Portland Thorns owner Alex Bhathal isn’t spotted on game day striding around Providence Park in his signature red Moncler polo, black slacks, and custom black-and-red Jordans, start worrying.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Domestic overnight parcels and letters are also carried by air cargo, but trucks can pick of some of the slack if needed so delays on those are less likely, said Ed Anderson, a professor of supply chain and operations management for the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lyon’s magnetism touches the entire cast, but her bits with both Killam’s Boone and Chenoweth’s Tammy really leap off the screen.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pennywise is from a void that exists outside our dimension called the Macroverse.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Still, the 49ers are scouring to fill Warner’s on-field void.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At stake is the leeway presidents have to wield over trade measures as a tool of economic policy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Grant the existing ones some leeway while employing cattle loss mitigation.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Merely a month ago, Mizzou football was 5-0 and ranked 14th entering the defining span of the season — with three of four games against top-10 teams.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 49ers have just one interception over their past 16 games, the NFL’s fewest-ever in such a span.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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