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

Despite recent calls from tech giants for a slowdown in AI development, capital expenditure on AI infrastructure remains on an expansion path, spanning data centers, chips, and power generation. — CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

The company had been aiming for a 10-hour flight, spanning six full laps around Earth, to prove its readiness for NASA's Artemis moon program. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

Instead of a uniform application, the stones were placed randomly, including a cluster on her middle finger to accentuate her finger-spanning ring. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

But some of the best smoky scotch produced on the island comes from Ardbeg, a cult distillery with dedicated fans spanning the globe. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

Silk twill introduced a shiny counterpoint in flowy frocks and separates, with their hues spanning from blush to charming mint green and emerald contributing to their glowing appeal. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark, who studied literature at the University of East Anglia in England, has similarly argued that an education spanning different fields can prepare people for a future in which AI handles more routine technical work. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

The company had been aiming for a 10-hour flight, spanning six full laps around Earth, to prove its readiness for NASA’s Artemis moon program. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Goldstein has faced mounting criticism of his management of the ambitious Kanal project, spanning 430,000 square feet, which relies heavily on dwindling public funding. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026