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as in length
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the distance between the earth and the sun is about 93 million miles
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as in expanse
a wide space or area
a region marked by great, featureless distances
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the brothers' personalities are like the distance between night and day
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as in to throw away
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Recent Examples of distance
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The quartet won’t be on the same trajectory, simply flying by Earth’s biggest satellite, but are on track to break the record for humans’ distance from Earth held by the three astronauts of Apollo 13 in 1970.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Across the nation, groups that have honored Chavez — as well as government bodies that had put his name on monuments, buildings, parks and more — were scrambling to distance themselves from him.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The quartet won’t be on the same trajectory, simply flying by Earth’s biggest satellite, but are on track to break the record for humans’ distance from Earth held by the three astronauts of Apollo 13 in 1970.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Lithgow isn’t the only new arrival into the Wizarding World to distance themselves from the beliefs of its controversial creator.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Across the nation, groups that have honored Chavez — as well as government bodies that had put his name on monuments, buildings, parks and more — were scrambling to distance themselves from him.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
Noun
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Our conversation has been edited for clarity and length.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nearly finished 2 ¾ lengths behind Chief Wallabee to end up fourth.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Perched just beyond the Bay Area’s eastern edge, this expanse of fields, orchards, subdivisions and big-box stores offers few opportunities for ambitious young professionals interested in industries such as tech and finance.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With the rallies over, the differences in ideology could complicate efforts to deliver their votes.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The different signs in the crowd signaled the difference in ages of the attendees.—
Alex Gladden,
Oklahoman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The challenge is not to retreat from circulation, but to insist that circulation be thought through, grounded in specific places and their conditions, and accountable, open to friction, contamination, and transformation rather than insulated coherence.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Upscale with large avenues, grand villas, and plenty of greenery, Parioli’s the perfect place to retreat to after a day’s sightseeing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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How a situation is handled can depend on what’s thrown away and how much is involved.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Make sure to remove or black out any labels with your personal information before throwing away the packaging.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The centerpiece of the expansion, which was led by the architects Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, in collaboration with the firm Cooper Robertson, is an atrium that snaps right onto the side of the flagship building.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Maryland case often is cited as justification for an expansion of DNA collection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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