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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noun

plural of span
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as in pairs

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Recent Examples of spans
Verb
Beyond the concrete trail itself, JeffCo wanted to add amenities like the aforementioned dirt loop and picnic area to continue to add value to the larger Clear Creek Canyon Park, which spans roughly 4,000 acres. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026 His background spans financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions, capital management and business transformation. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026 His work spans from human rights documentation to security and military developments in and related to Iran. — Khosro Isfahani, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 Right now, shoppers can save up to 40 percent off items at the Amazon Haul hub, which spans holiday gifts, jewelry, home decor and more. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 The ensemble cast of characters spans their work lives, home lives and everywhere in between. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026 The designation spans five years and is maintained by an annual review, according to the nonprofit. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026 The district spans Orange and Los Angeles counties and includes Cerritos, Garden Grove, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna and San Clemente. — Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 10 Nov. 2026 The shop now spans three levels and has 5,900 square feet of retail space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spans
  1. measures
  2. pairs
  3. years
  4. gauges
  5. couples
  6. stretches
  7. weighs
  8. teams
Verb
  • The mules, which retail for $449, are defined by their clean lines and sculpted with a flattering low-cut vamp, a pointed peep-toe and a sleek 100-mm stiletto heel, which measures 4 inches.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Its vast new home, the Vault, is situated inside a former Amazon fulfillment center in Romulus, another Detroit suburb, and measures 79,000 square feet (7,339 square meters).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of measures
Noun
  • Putting out an overmatched pair of cornerbacks on the outside.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2026
  • In the opposite corner, Yamazaki’s director’s chair was stationed in front of a pair of monitors.
    — Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of pairs
Noun
  • 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
Verb
  • From weather forecasts to risk management The researchers stress that the technology is designed to supplement rather than replace high-precision precipitation gauges.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Most of the helicopter was consumed by fire after the crash, so no meaningful data could be gleaned from the majority of the cockpit gauges, according to the report.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of gauges
Noun
  • In its current form, the bill calls for doubling the capital gains tax exemption from $250,000 for single filers to $500,000 and from $500,000 for married couples to $1 million.
    — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Tuesday’s episode saw a surprise elimination and the field narrowed to six couples.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of couples
Noun
  • Will McDonald has three sacks but has gone quiet for stretches.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Dubai has built more than 557 kilometers of cycle tracks, with a goal of 1,000 kilometers by 2030, and the urban planning department is adding shaded walking routes to make exercise feasible for longer stretches of the year.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of stretches
Verb
  • The weapon weighs more than 6,000 pounds and carries more than 3,000 pounds of explosives.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie (Peter Burke/Fox News Digital) Costco’s massive pumpkin pie measures 12 inches across and weighs nearly 4 pounds.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of weighs
Noun
  • Trae Young's 3-pointer at the buzzer forced the first overtime, and then rookie AJ Dybantsa's midrange effort with less than a second left sent the teams to another OT.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Thursday's game is the first time these teams square off this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of teams

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