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

Noun

The potential for one or two places to see significantly more rain, perhaps up to 4 inches, remains possible though.

— Ron Smiley, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
The blade of the hatchet was about three and a half inches long, which was seemingly consistent with the size of the wounds found on Abby and Andrew Borden, per the outlet.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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