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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Recent Examples of spans
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Her portfolio of philanthropic work spans multiple charities.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The arch would stand at the Washington end of Memorial Bridge, which spans the Potomac River from Arlington, Virginia.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Has there ever been a market that truly spans film and TV?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
That includes competition that spans the full academic year, rather than the current lone semester.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The core loop spans 18 miles with 4,500 feet of elevation gain, winding from Colchuck Lake’s turquoise waters to the Upper Enchantment Basin’s moonscape of polished granite and scattered tarns.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Conway lives in Kingston not far from Texoma, a large reservoir on the Red River that spans the Texas-Oklahoma border.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Other notable faults include the Masbate Fault, Eastern and Western Philippine Faults, and the Central Philippine Fault Zone, which spans multiple provinces.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than that the length spans five years, longer than ESPN’s three-year deal.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Her portfolio of philanthropic work spans multiple charities.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The arch would stand at the Washington end of Memorial Bridge, which spans the Potomac River from Arlington, Virginia.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Has there ever been a market that truly spans film and TV?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
That includes competition that spans the full academic year, rather than the current lone semester.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The core loop spans 18 miles with 4,500 feet of elevation gain, winding from Colchuck Lake’s turquoise waters to the Upper Enchantment Basin’s moonscape of polished granite and scattered tarns.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Conway lives in Kingston not far from Texoma, a large reservoir on the Red River that spans the Texas-Oklahoma border.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Other notable faults include the Masbate Fault, Eastern and Western Philippine Faults, and the Central Philippine Fault Zone, which spans multiple provinces.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spans
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To reach its conclusion, the team collected electroencephalogram (EEG) data, which measures the brain's electrical activity, from 30 participants who took part in a simulated driving experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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The test captures a specific biomarker called Loudness Dependence of Auditory Evoked Potentials, or LDAEP, which measures the brain’s electrical activity in response to sound.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Senior quarterback Declan Walker completed 11-of-17 passes for 215 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while junior Swiss-Army knife Nick O’Brien finished with three total touchdowns as the Cougars (7-0) staged an epic rally to knock off South Shore Voke, 29-16.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The film centers on a pair of detectives hunting a serial murderer in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Flood forecasts Along the coast, moderate to major flooding is forecast at nearly three dozen tide gauges from North Carolina to Long Island over the weekend, including the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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For example, Kelly says the company gauges the effectiveness of its programs and overall team member experience through employee surveys and resource groups.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Wetkiss Knee-High Boots Lorelai's shoe collection is as memorable as her quick wit, and nothing says cool-weather quite like a pair of boots.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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The pair earned a score of 36/40—the highest of the season so far.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Coming off a career-high 73 points and just 24 years old on a $7 million-per-year deal (a bargain relative to Kaprizov's soon-to-be $17 million per year), Boldy is entering his prime and the Wild are looking for big things from him.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Their numbers, however, have been shrinking as affordability weighs heavily on them, influencing milestone decisions like moving out of the family households.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The base Arctos Sport Standard prices in at $20,000 and weighs 1,102 lb (500 kg).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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From viral hits to iconic music legends, the remaining couples will dance through a variety of creative challenges, culminating in the finale.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Through their performances, the 10 remaining couples will pay tribute to influential people in their lives.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Long stretches of The Paseo, Broadway Boulevard and Ward Parkway will close as racers aim to set personal bests, so plan accordingly.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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Zone 3 stretches from Discovery Park down past the Falcon Crest Golf Club.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Spans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spans. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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