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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
Store your potatoes in dark spaces like drawers, cabinets, closets, or in your garage.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 10 May 2026
Russia stepped into this space after Western forces, which were involved in counterterrorism operations in parts of the Sahel, were forced out by various governments in the region between 2022 and last year.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
This is important as most existing tools and systems for space programs are designed around how the human body works, specifically astronauts’ arms and hands.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The Wende plans to debut the space in spring 2028.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 10 May 2026
Russia stepped into this space after Western forces, which were involved in counterterrorism operations in parts of the Sahel, were forced out by various governments in the region between 2022 and last year.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
This is important as most existing tools and systems for space programs are designed around how the human body works, specifically astronauts’ arms and hands.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The Wende plans to debut the space in spring 2028.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
Noun
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Ouija boards were enshrined in glass cases throughout the room; periodically, a small silver bell tolled without warning, moving as though on its own.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Each of the treatment rooms is named for a different flower or herb, and inside, that specific fragrance fills the space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Democrats have been on board for a while.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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For a while, Porter was one of four women among the major candidates running for governor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The new batch of money is separate from a $245 million pool of new funds officials already allocated to help close looming budget gaps.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian reverse logistics company’s pathway-level data report details the limitations, trade-offs and infrastructure gaps that defining the sector—something Debrand likened to opening the black box of textile circularity.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every other Knicks starter played 37 or more minutes picking up the slack.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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And in most Sacramento neighborhoods, the backyard is where an ADU can pick up the slack.—
Amy Kunst,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The Iowa State product looks every bit of a near 6-foot-9 measurement, and started at right tackle for rookie units in 11-on-11 team periods.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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In the end, Wave FC (6-3, 18 points) just had a little bit more firepower to sink Angel City FC (3-4, nine points) to a fourth consecutive loss.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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There’s a big void right now on the team.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Even before Newton, the aether was the name given to the void of space, where the planets and other celestial objects resided.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The bill that stalled out in the Senate this spring would have expanded the definition of reckless driving and given judges more leeway to punish drivers based solely on excessive speeding.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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He’s not afforded the same leeway to fail as 2023 second-round pick Cam Smith.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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That span has also seen their offense lead the majors in runs, home runs, RBI, average, OBP, slugging, OPS, wRC+ and xwOBA.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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In the new study, researchers measured the trajectories of 17 pieces of space junk in low Earth orbit over a 36-year span, starting two generations ago.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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