span 1 of 2

verb

Definition of spannext
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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2 of 2

noun

1
as in pair

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as in year

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Recent Examples of span
Verb
But spanning every price point — from costly AAA titles to tiny projects made by just one person — the resulting abundance was routinely described as a nuisance by some consumers. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 The company says its global research network spans the US, Europe, Japan, India, Singapore and Taiwan. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
He has also been traded twice, named an All-Star twice and designated for assignment or outrighted six times during that span. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Independence residents would receive free admission to the five historic sites in question for the 20-year span of the bond. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for span
Recent Examples of Synonyms for span
  1. measure
  2. pair
  3. year
  4. gauge
  5. couple
  6. space
  7. scale
  8. yoke
Verb
  • The issue of companies measuring productivity based on hours in rather than results out was a problem long before AI came along.
    — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This vector is defined by a list of coordinates, where each coordinate measures how much of a particular attribute that person has.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of measure
Noun
  • The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • By night, keep it minimal with a pair of heeled mules and a beaded bag.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of pair
Noun
  • When asked if Tebow wanted to discuss Sunday’s experience, a member of his PR team said the 39-year-old native of the Jacksonville area native could not fit the request into his schedule.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Josette Smith's son, Ethan, begins fourth grade this year and has autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
    — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of year
Verb
  • In November 1999 the Federation of Irrigators organized highway blockades outside Cochabamba to protest the new legislation and gauge public support for broader resistance.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers also studied the effects on revenue to gauge whether consumers supported or expressed a backlash against corporations over their DEI efforts, finding no detectable differences.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of gauge
Noun
  • The couple later moved the restaurant to its current location at 1300 Lawrence Ave.
    — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • School placements for the couple's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were part of the decision concerning the timing of the family's move, but a source told ABC News there were also many things that fell into place.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of couple
Noun
  • The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 4th House of Home, Family, and Emotional Roots, pulling your focus toward rest, privacy, space, or household needs.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The property is well-proportioned, with plenty of space and amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of space
Verb
  • As residents complain and other communities, such as Monroe County and Sumpter Township, have scaled back or decided against Flock cameras, Waterford police have no plans to take down these cameras anytime soon.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Related Articles The majority of the Lust works are modestly scaled with low values, likely to be sold during day sales, but around 10 are considered major works, the top lot almost certainly a large sculpture by Alberto Giacometti.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of scale
Noun
  • The yoke seam runs inverted, sitting over the leg panel rather than beneath it.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The yoke-like steering features hammered aluminum bits, referencing the armor worn by medieval knights.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of yoke

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“Span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/span. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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