Synonyms of spanning

spanning

verb

present participle of span

as in measuring

to find out the size, extent, or amount of

tried to span the distance between the two trees by eye alone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• measuring
• gauging
• weighing
• scaling
• assessing
• estimating
• ascertaining
• computing
• evaluating
• quantifying
• calibrating
• determining
• judging
• calculating
• marking (off)
• totaling
• laying off
• calipering
• summing
• appraising
• valuing
• figuring
• quantitating
• adding up
• discovering
• figuring out
• guessing
• finding out
• working out
• tallying
• valuating
• ciphering
• guesstimating
• doping (out)
• conjecturing
• supposing
• reckoning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spanning

The tour visited five US cities over the course of two years, spanning the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing in 2019. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Both solo suites and standard suites are identical, spanning 280 square feet with a seating area with a sofa, a table, a desk, and a wardrobe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

The film was originally positioned for the Makar Sankranti and Pongal holiday corridor, a window Vijay had mined successfully across a career spanning 69 lead roles. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026

On Wednesday morning, rescuers continued to use technologies such as thermal imaging, tide prediction and modeling to help direct efforts while spanning out to areas near the San Pablo Bay. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Dating to around 1940, La Posada is the more traditional of the two residences, spanning about 14,200 square feet on more than two acres overlooking Pollensa Bay. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Legal experts told the Herald that investigations of these types — spanning numerous companies and multiple countries — typically take years to resolve. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

According to the companies, the collaboration is designed to expand Iron Maiden’s legacy through new experiences for fans, with plans spanning immersive projects, digital initiatives and other ventures that build on the band’s 50-year history. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 July 2026

Over the course of a career spanning nearly four decades, Clint has sold more than 20 million records and earned countless awards and honors. — Staff Author, Southern Living, 14 July 2026