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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
There are many reasons for this – not the least of which is that ditching the pilot and the cockpit itself opens up the opportunity to not only simplify the design of the aircraft, but also free up valuable cargo space and reduce weight.
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David Szondy
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Once in space, the telescope is expected to provide a better look into space and our understanding of dark energy, and look for exoplanets and planet-forming discs.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
The spaces feel lived-in and intentional, but not overly done—rooms have a healthy selection of books, whether large-format art texts, volumes of poetry by Rumi, or novels left behind by other guests.
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Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Your nurturing nature reads the room, yet your voice matters, so steer plans kindly and claim space that truly supports you.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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David Szondy
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Once in space, the telescope is expected to provide a better look into space and our understanding of dark energy, and look for exoplanets and planet-forming discs.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
The spaces feel lived-in and intentional, but not overly done—rooms have a healthy selection of books, whether large-format art texts, volumes of poetry by Rumi, or novels left behind by other guests.
—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Your nurturing nature reads the room, yet your voice matters, so steer plans kindly and claim space that truly supports you.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for space
Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
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Rhaenyra will not only have to contend with the death of yet another child, but also that same child’s decision to betray her and lock her away in a room.
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Accessible spaces include the main garden, the rooftop bar, the living room, and the dining room.
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Kelly — a Canadian who's been living in the States a while — admits to not knowing much about the American icon.
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After a while, people get tired of your bottomless melancholy.
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And that gap has real consequences.
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The donated jet was designed to bridge the gap until the other planes are ready.
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One photo showed Swift in a blue floral midi dress, and Kelce kept it simple in a button-down shirt and brown slacks.
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While the starting pitching has been their undeniable strength, with Judge down other players have picked up the slack for the Yankees.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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One was the rise to mini-major status of Miramax and New Line, leaving a void at the high end of the indie food chain.
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Below is the rest of Mutchnick and Kohan’s recollection of their fateful first meeting with Burrows, the decades of collaboration and friendship that followed and the large void the director’s passing is leaving in their lives and the world of TV comedy.
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The Education Department was given some leeway to determine which fields of study would be eligible for an aggregate borrowing limit of $200,000.
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The new wording gives widening projects — particularly those in rural areas — more leeway.
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Six homicides have been reported in Stockton this month, including three killings over a three-day span.
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Lendeborg was the second of three Wolverines to go in the span of four picks.
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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