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
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
Designed with 59 rooms and suites, the property spans over one hectare of private parkland, surrounded by pine trees with views of the Apuan Alps.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The useful radio part of the EM spectrum’s radio region spans 30 kilohertz (30,000 Hertz) to 300 gigahertz (300,000,000,000 Hertz).
—Margherita Bassi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The 6th District spans from Roseville and Rocklin in the north to West Sacramento in the south.
—Mathew Miranda
may 19, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The Angeles National Forest spans hundreds of thousand of acres and is north of Los Angeles.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 19 May 2026
The formal living room spans the length of the unit, providing plenty of space for lounging with friends and family.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Today, production spans the United States, Canada, Brazil, Norway, Angola, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and beyond.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Spanish investigation analyzes the unlikely choice of a round-the-world boat trip to deliver a cargo of two cranes, 100 empty containers and two large manhole covers, sailing from one Russian port to another, despite the extensive rail network that spans the country.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Verb
Behind a red brick facade complemented by dark green shutters and a matching front door, the home spans about 5,200 square feet across three stories.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
Designed with 59 rooms and suites, the property spans over one hectare of private parkland, surrounded by pine trees with views of the Apuan Alps.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The useful radio part of the EM spectrum’s radio region spans 30 kilohertz (30,000 Hertz) to 300 gigahertz (300,000,000,000 Hertz).
—Margherita Bassi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The 6th District spans from Roseville and Rocklin in the north to West Sacramento in the south.
—Mathew Miranda
may 19, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The Angeles National Forest spans hundreds of thousand of acres and is north of Los Angeles.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 19 May 2026
The formal living room spans the length of the unit, providing plenty of space for lounging with friends and family.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Today, production spans the United States, Canada, Brazil, Norway, Angola, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and beyond.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Spanish investigation analyzes the unlikely choice of a round-the-world boat trip to deliver a cargo of two cranes, 100 empty containers and two large manhole covers, sailing from one Russian port to another, despite the extensive rail network that spans the country.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spans
Verb
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The interior measures 33 sq m (355 sq ft) and is finished in what looks like drywall, with its wood tones and white walls creating a Scandi feel.—
Adam Williams
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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This is due to too many undercard fights, Netflix airing ads during their live events, as well as the streamer milking the whole endeavor for as long as possible to increase their viewership numbers, since Netflix measures its viewership by views multiplied by hours watched.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Unlike typical linen or silk options, this organic cotton pair has structure and features two front and two back pockets—perfect for stashing small essentials on the go.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The pair, married since August 2005, share two sons and a daughter.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Several stock market gauges around the world — from the US to Taiwan — have now erased all their losses since the start of the Iran war, as financial markets price in a possible path to peace.—
Pratigya Vajpayee,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
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Big Deal New research by Bain & Company gauges CFOs' AI spending plans.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to data from FertilityIQ, an educational platform for individuals and couples navigating infertility and family building, the average cost of IVF treatment and medication is more than $20,000.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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From modern parenting struggles to social media trends and suburban chaos, the show delivers clean, candid comedy for couples, parents, and anyone navigating adulthood.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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The movement is composed of 370 parts, including 84 components integrated into the filigreed tourbillon, which weighs approximately a quarter of a gram.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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For Mike, who's turning 77 years old next month, the memory of rebuilding after the Tubbs Fire still weighs heavily.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Conversely, both teams are a combined 4-8 at home — the Sabres 2-4 in their barn, and the Canadiens now also 2-4 at the Bell Centre in these playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The trade for Pittman and the drafting of Bernard could provide Rodgers with more big-play options after teams loaded up to stop DK Metcalf last year.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Unlike Downtown and the Denver Tech Center, Cherry Creek isn’t worrying about what to do with nearly empty office buildings or how to fill large stretches of vacant storefronts.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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And in between, long stretches of normalcy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Spans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spans. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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