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
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The integration spans a broad spectrum of TCL's 2026 TV lineup, from premium SQD-Mini LED and RGB LED series down to entry-level sets, and will also extend to select 2025 models.
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John Archer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Designed in 1828 by Sir Robert Smyrk, the architect who worked on the British Museum, the property houses an 18-hole golf course and spans 250 acres.
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Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
23 June 2026
Supergirl Watch with a promotion that spans 42 markets.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
New York’s Twelfth District, which spans the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, midtown, and Chelsea, is one of the richest, smallest, and most solidly Democratic districts in the country.
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Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Its slate spans concert films, live broadcasts, theatre, opera, dance and music documentaries.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Charlotte’s news cycle so far this week spans a major banking leadership change, a high-stakes mayoral selection and the close of a chapter at a brand-new high school.
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Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
And the recipient of the foundation’s Lifetime Achievement award was Nancy Silverton, whose career spans four decades as a chef, baker, restaurateur, and author, particularly in Los Angeles with restaurants like Campanile and Osteria Mozza, and the La Brea Bakery.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Verb
The divide is most prominent in the 10th Congressional District, which spans Lower Manhattan and brownstone neighborhoods of Brooklyn like Cobble Hill and Park Slope.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The integration spans a broad spectrum of TCL's 2026 TV lineup, from premium SQD-Mini LED and RGB LED series down to entry-level sets, and will also extend to select 2025 models.
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John Archer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Designed in 1828 by Sir Robert Smyrk, the architect who worked on the British Museum, the property houses an 18-hole golf course and spans 250 acres.
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Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
23 June 2026
Supergirl Watch with a promotion that spans 42 markets.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
New York’s Twelfth District, which spans the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, midtown, and Chelsea, is one of the richest, smallest, and most solidly Democratic districts in the country.
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Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Its slate spans concert films, live broadcasts, theatre, opera, dance and music documentaries.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Charlotte’s news cycle so far this week spans a major banking leadership change, a high-stakes mayoral selection and the close of a chapter at a brand-new high school.
—
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
And the recipient of the foundation’s Lifetime Achievement award was Nancy Silverton, whose career spans four decades as a chef, baker, restaurateur, and author, particularly in Los Angeles with restaurants like Campanile and Osteria Mozza, and the La Brea Bakery.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spans
Verb
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One option is an enormous single dish like the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, which measures 328 feet across.
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The lot measures 6,501 square feet and includes a pool.
Noun
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
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Armed with a pair of first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets went with an inside-outside approach.
Noun
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Ten years ago, on Mother’s Day, Fiona Galvin reported her 17-year-old daughter missing.
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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.
Verb
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Baseball Savant’s newest metric, which gauges how well hitters time up certain pitches and square them up, loves him.
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The annual Social Security trustees report, which gauges these timelines, is expected to be released this month.
Noun
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
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The infinity pool suspended on the roof of The Link is dotted with pool-chic couples enjoying the DJ’s relaxed tunes and views out towards the Burj Khalifa.
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The challenge for leaders and organizations that ultimately leave a legacy are those that remain deeply committed to their vision through long stretches of uncertainty and invisible progress.
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The chaos in Ithaca may be political and ethical—a violation of custom—but stretches of the poem are barbarous and wild, beyond civilized life altogether.
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This puffy tote features tons of interior pockets for easy organization, a water-resistant exterior, and weighs under a pound.
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.
Noun
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The ball was flying out of the park early and often, as the two teams combined for five total homers in the contest.
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The lopsided defeat spoke loudly to those who believe that tourney’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams was folly.
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“Spans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spans. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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