as in distances
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 spacings
More distant spacings will leave gaps in the bed.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacings
Noun
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All race distances will start at The Shoppes at Carlsbad.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ballentine played 20 snaps versus the Giants in the slot as the nickel cornerback in the defense’s subpackage for third downs and longer downs-and-distances.—
Kristi Scales
Jan. 5,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Five straps of differing widths hold the foot in place as the shoe’s upper balance on top of a six-inch heel.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Available in two widths, these faux leather boots have the brand’s signature Soft System cushioned footbed for all-day comfort, plus treaded rubber outsoles for grip.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Spacings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacings. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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