as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the spacing of the houses was a little tight
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Recent Examples of spacing
Seed spacing depends on the sunflower variety: Dwarf (2-5 feet tall): plant seeds 6 inches apart.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The size and the spacing of the tracks indicate that these dinosaurs were small, for instance, with long legs that were around 6 to 20 inches in length.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
The Raptors’ spacing is poor, and that keeps him from getting cleaner looks.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Johns & Tardio worked through their spacing and timing with each other all weekend, getting stretched to three games in the 16s, quarters, and semis.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The size and the spacing of the tracks indicate that these dinosaurs were small, for instance, with long legs that were around 6 to 20 inches in length.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
The Raptors’ spacing is poor, and that keeps him from getting cleaner looks.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Johns & Tardio worked through their spacing and timing with each other all weekend, getting stretched to three games in the 16s, quarters, and semis.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
Noun
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The lake is nine feet deep at a 35-foot distance from the shoreline, according to the university.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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One of the most significant breakthroughs in diagnostics has been the shift toward bringing testing closer to people, reducing barriers like distance, time, and lack of privacy.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Most are between two and three inches tall and between 6 and 9 inches in width.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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These lots average 70 feet in width, perfect for spacious three-car garages and various layout options.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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This has similar vibes for a Washington team that needs some length on the backend. 30.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 2020-21 season was just 56 games — about 70% of the length of the usual 82-game regular-season slate.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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