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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For those who frequently drive short distances on electric power alone, ADAC suggests that a fully battery-electric vehicle (BEV) may be the smarter option.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ideal for nature documentaries or ecological films, the reserve offers boardwalk access, eco-lodges and nearby desert plains that allow diverse visual transitions within short distances.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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 13 Nov. 2025.
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