Recent Examples of Synonyms for striking distances
inches
Noun
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
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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.
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