STRIKING DISTANCES Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

striking distances

noun

plural of striking distance

as in stone's throws

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inches

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Yet, our interest remains thoroughly focused on the shoulder—or, more accurately, a few inches above, where the iconic power shoulder resides.

— Talia Namdar-Cohen, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
The antenna is extremely lightweight, and the team miniaturized it to be both the right size and shape to fit the tiny helicopters, which sit just 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the ground at rest.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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