striking distances

Definition of striking distancesnext
plural of striking distance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for striking distances
inches
Noun
  • Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
  • By morning, nearly six inches of fresh Colorado powder had settled over the car, frosting its sharp lines and futuristic shape like confectioner’s sugar on a pastry.
    Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Striking distances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20distances. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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