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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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span

2 of 2

noun

1
as in pair

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2
as in year

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Recent Examples of span
Verb
Pantone said the latest additions bring its library to nearly 9,000 colors and span every color family, reflecting a broader turn toward maximalism and emotional expression. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 Their brands are recognizable, their operations span the globe, and many have histories stretching back generations. — Bill Holodnak, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour, in the span of less than two weeks, became an unexpected lightning rod for controversy and conversation about artist activism amid Israel’s deadly war in Gaza. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The last time three different shows from the same network/platform won Outstanding Comedy Series in a five-year span was Frasier (1998), Will & Grace (2000), and Friends (2002), right in the thick of NBC’s Must See TV era. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 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
  • When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At its core, AIV is a 0 to 100 index that measures how a brand is presented in the answers AI assistants give consumers.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of measure
Noun
  • As for accessories, Princess Charlene added a pair of diamond statement earrings and carried a small black clutch with similar beadwork.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Wang boasts one of the finest collections of Ferrari classics, including a pair of 250 GTOs, a 250 Testa Rossa, and a 250 California Spider.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pair
Noun
  • The outdoor garden was recently replanted earlier this year after city workers had to bring the side of the building up to code.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026
  • William Curry, a 74-year-old retiree who described himself as a libertarian-leaning independent conservative, voted for Warner's Republican challenger, Bert Mizusawa, and Wittman.
    — ALI SWENSON, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of year
Verb
  • Goddard said she was amused during last week’s performances to serve audiences a complimentary cup and saucer of Abigail’s tea blend and gauge flavor reactions.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While difficult to gauge much from a 52-3 rout of Campbell, the Gators appear better assembled than Golesh’s new team.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of gauge
Noun
  • In the celebrated 2017 novel Pachinko, Min Jin Lee’s multigenerational saga about a Korean family who emigrate to imperial Japan, a pastor meets with a young couple, the Baeks, on the eve of their departure.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Even so, the new regime has expressed optimism about aiding the potential of Pluto, which had been largely neglected for the previous couple of years.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of couple
Noun
  • Set against these dark parts of the educational system, Lee convincingly casts hagwons as third spaces that advance the hopes of an entire community.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Certainly, the ancient Greeks appreciated symmetry and precision in their architecture; it’s even been hypothesized that this symmetry was considered divine and thus represented religious dedication to the space.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of space
Verb
  • All onshore experiences are locally guided, offered in small groups, and scaled to different activity levels.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Yet at an event on Thursday, Huang displayed unwavering confidence, projecting that Nvidia's chip sales will double next year as nations and corporations continue scaling up AI investments.
    — , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of scale
Noun
  • Suffering from severe financial inequality and oppressed by the yoke of dictators and oligarchs, the people rise up and storm the seat of government.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Price upon request Louis Vuitton Pharrell’s autumn outing features several eye-catching knits, including this volcanic take on a Nordic yoke sweater, which deviates from more-traditional styles with an irregular, almost pixilated gradient pattern.
    — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of yoke

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