as in inch
a very small distance or degree
the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach
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Recent Examples of stone's throw
The Cambria Hotel in downtown Dallas is located a stone's throw from the Dallas Convention Center.
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Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2021
The property, located a stone's throw from the opera, offers a commanding view of Lake Zürich.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023
The brick-and-mortar shop, opened by former law enforcement and military veterans, is only a stone's throw away from the stand on Brown Avenue, and is a worth while stop for those who'd like to grab a scoop of the shop's signature gelato.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
The setting for The Truman Show, its downtown offers quaint cafes, as well as food vendors in airstream trailers, just a stone's throw away from the sugar-white sand beach.
—Cristina Corvino, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023
See All Example Sentences for stone's throw
Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2021
The property, located a stone's throw from the opera, offers a commanding view of Lake Zürich.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023
The brick-and-mortar shop, opened by former law enforcement and military veterans, is only a stone's throw away from the stand on Brown Avenue, and is a worth while stop for those who'd like to grab a scoop of the shop's signature gelato.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
The setting for The Truman Show, its downtown offers quaint cafes, as well as food vendors in airstream trailers, just a stone's throw away from the sugar-white sand beach.
—Cristina Corvino, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone's throw
Noun
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Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches with or without a handle or strap.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County has had 65% of normal rainfall for the year thus far — more than 12 inches below normal.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sending a follow-up email that confirms everyone’s commitments and outlines next steps.—
Bihag Karnani,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Vrabel’s office, a few steps further ahead and through another doorway, is sized closer to a studio apartment.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gauff was up 4-2 in the third set, within shouting distance of the finish line.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The Giants entered Tuesday in possession of a wild-card spot, within shouting distance of the Dodgers for first place, despite an offense ranked 21st in home runs and 23rd in slugging percentage.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Acne causes pimples on various parts of the body, such as the face, neck, chest, and back.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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Adding to his collection of 70-something tattoos in Nicola’s honor, including a drawing of her eyes on the back of his neck, Brooklyn proudly debuts a new portrait of his wife on his upper arm.—
Hanna Lustig,
Glamour,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Stone's throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone%27s%20throw. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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