as in to measure
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
tried to span the distance between the two trees by eye alone
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Recent Examples of span
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
To explore budget items that haven’t been as well publicized, a group of roughly a dozen analysts from top Washington think tanks that spanned the political spectrum took part in its own exercise last month.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
Esther Kang, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
King Gizzard formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2010 and swiftly became one of the country’s most prolific groups, with both 2017 and 2022 seeing the band release five albums within the span of a year.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Overall, the lineup spans categories like sports, music, kids, Spanish language, K-content, and general-entertainment film and TV.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
To explore budget items that haven’t been as well publicized, a group of roughly a dozen analysts from top Washington think tanks that spanned the political spectrum took part in its own exercise last month.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Within a span of 14 months, three of the Sister Wives patriarch's marriages imploded.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
King Gizzard formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2010 and swiftly became one of the country’s most prolific groups, with both 2017 and 2022 seeing the band release five albums within the span of a year.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for span
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But perhaps Grindle’s most lasting contribution won’t be measured in towers raised or contracts won.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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From tracking heart rate and sleep patterns to measuring blood oxygen levels, smartwatches are helping people stay more in tune with their health than ever before.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Cowboys restocked at receiver with Marshall’s 2024 leading receiver, Christian Fitzpatrick, and a pair of Division II stars: Cam Abshire (Emory & Henry) and Terrill Davis (Central Oklahoma).—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The pair — whose goal was to carry out a crime inspired by the movie Scream — were both sentenced to life in prison, per the Associated Press.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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In 2020, Re was elected dean and began a five year term, which Francis extended in February.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Now, just one year later, the receiver went undrafted.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While the metric continues to be a way to gauge interest, exhibitors and attendees are increasingly using the events for education and networking.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
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In that time, she’s figured out how to gauge her resume red and green flags and what those could mean about candidates.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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Eccles explained to Newsweek that the couple originally hoped to renovate the space.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The former couple are parents to two sons: Bix and Bo Bear.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The combination of humor, humility, and skill made Arya stand out in a space dominated by polished perfection.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Will Stein, the offensive coordinator at Oregon under head coach Dan Lanning, runs a multiple spread offense that utilized Ferguson as a blocker, motion player, and receiver and aims to manipulate space in the passing game.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Start small, solve a real problem, and scale strategically.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration, among other things, has moved to close Social Security Administration field offices, cut funding for government health programs and scale back protections for transgender people.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Details include smooth gold hardware, western yoke accents and floral embroidery.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Apr. 2025
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From its Western yoke stitching to its pearl snaps, every little detail in this shirt was designed for a fashionable look that doesn’t stand out too much for daily wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/span. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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