Thesaurus results for SPANS

spans 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of span

as in measures

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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spans

2 of 2

noun

plural of span

as in pairs

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One spans two spacious bedrooms, while another has its own kitchenette, and the largest includes a living room. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 The advice spans quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends across the league — with a heavy focus on the NFC South. — Charlotte Observer, 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 The industry veteran has over three decades of experience that spans product development, sourcing, quality, ESG and supply chain transformation. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Filled with '90s nostalgia and amulets lifted straight from the original film, this collection spans necklaces, charms, rings, earrings and more, all imbued with the spirit of the Owens sisters' supernatural beauty and charisma. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 University of Wisconsin-Madison getty The University of Wisconsin-Madison came in fourth place with a scenic campus that spans nearly 936 acres across 12 quads and open areas. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The rural area spans six English counties including Gloucestershire, where King Charles III and Queen Camilla often spend time at their private country residence of Highgrove. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Tencent Video counts itself among China’s leading streaming platforms, carrying a broad slate of content that spans drama series, animation, film, variety programming, sports and documentaries, alongside an expanding international footprint. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

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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
Roblox says that system measures qualified play-through rate, time spent, repeat visits, spending and how often people deliberately play with friends.

— Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of measures

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After the pair released the duet, Carpenter thanked the country star for her involvement and shared behind-the-scenes photos from the music video.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
On the development and production side, Lumicraft’s AI casting tool Castlink pairs actor discovery with contracting and settlement, while Reproduction’s Pre-Flow handles screenplay analysis and production data sharing.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of pairs

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Ten years ago, on Mother’s Day, Fiona Galvin reported her 17-year-old daughter missing.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Over the past 10 years, Quinn has seen an increase in challenging behavior and more emotions among her 6- and 7-year-olds, with a particular ramp-up since the pandemic.

— Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026

Definition of years

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Another neat trick this TV has up its sleeve is an AI light sensor that gauges the room's ambient light and automatically adjusts the screen brightness to it.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
San Diego earned a 78 out of 100 Redfin Compete Score, which gauges how competitive a market is.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of gauges

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The Kissingers were also among the most visible couples in New York City, their principal residence, attending museum openings, fashion shows by Bill Blass and Oscar de la Renta, and charity fundraisers.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
World-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, John Gottman has conducted 50 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples.

— Big Think, Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of couples

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To counteract this, daily calf stretches are recommended to decrease strain and tension along the musculotendinous junction of the Achilles tendon.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Thousands of service members have been aboard the USS Lincoln for one of the longest stretches ever for a modern aircraft carrier.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretches

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Peltz weighs deal for Wendy’s Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund is assembling a group that could bid to take Wendy’s private as the chain faces declining sales, falling traffic, and restaurant closures.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
As Johnson weighs whether to run for a second term in next year’s election, CTU is seeing former friends and allies either become enemies or distance themselves from the union’s pressure tactics and recklessness.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of weighs

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Here’s the Week 0 Fort Worth-area high school football scores including teams from area districts.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026
The location pros behind Best Picture Oscar winner One Battle After Another and nominee Marty Supreme won the film prizes at the 2026 LMGI Awards, with the Pluribus, Fallout and Black Rabbit teams taking TV honors.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026

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