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
Cataford’s understanding of how to play and read off his linemates has typically been his biggest strength, and it’s complemented by a good feel on the puck and a heady use of spacing.
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The spacing of trees on a slope is important.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
These factors include providing plants with the right sun exposure, soil, and spacing.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Oklahoma City was fending without centers Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren, but Williams — a third-string big good enough to start on at least a handful of teams — killed Denver with his spacing.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The spacing of trees on a slope is important.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
These factors include providing plants with the right sun exposure, soil, and spacing.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Oklahoma City was fending without centers Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren, but Williams — a third-string big good enough to start on at least a handful of teams — killed Denver with his spacing.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
Noun
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The lower-density regions around them, even from quite a distance away, don’t stand a chance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The street is within a few minutes’ walking distance of the childhood homes of both McCartney and fellow Beatle George Harrison.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Our conversation has been edited for clarity and length.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nearly finished 2 ¾ lengths behind Chief Wallabee to end up fourth.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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