How to Use space in a Sentence

space

1 of 2 noun
  • He moved the books to create more space on his desk.
  • Those old boxes take up a lot of space.
  • There's still some space for a bookshelf.
  • She has a space between her front teeth.
  • Is there space in the cabinet for these dishes?
  • There's not much empty space.
  • There isn't much space between our houses.
  • The magazine devotes a lot of space to advertising.
  • Flats are easy to pack and don’t take up a lot of space.
    Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Off the game room is a flex space that could serve as a craft room or playroom.
    Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 18 May 2023
  • And two more major warehouse projects on the way will add even more space.
    Steve Brown, Dallas News, 29 Apr. 2023
  • The lack of space, light, and freedom wears on the mental health and well-being of the hidden and oppressed.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Raise right leg to 60 degrees, while holding left leg in space.
    Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 17 May 2023
  • As the bear exited the space, the paintball gun could be heard firing at least one more time.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Plants and pets: Your furry friends and greenery add more life to your spaces.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The cafe portion of the business is in a distinct, adjacent space to the seating area.
    Sydney Page, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Tang is a veteran who led a 2021 space mission for three months.
    TIME, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The shows were a way for Rice to highlight Black artists looking for a space in the Crossroads to exhibit their work.
    J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The flagship [series] did not really allow for the time and the space for a two-hander.
    Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
  • But the coldness and the vacuum of space is going to affect you in other, faster ways.
    Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
  • So, there could be space for Jones to make an impact even if Elliott returns.
    Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2024
  • After dusk, spread a blanket at Buffalo Park, a 215-acre green space within the city, and watch the sky come alive.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2023
  • This uncertainty, alas, lands the restaurant in a space that’s not enough of either.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Calvin Klein also rented out space in bus-stop shelters across New York City to display posters of the ad.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2024
  • This video is currently not available The effects can be seen from space.
    Szu Yu Chen, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The new space will be larger than the Kendall Ghee, which gives Patel more flexibility in the kitchen, too.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Tents, tarps and metallic blankets crinkled in the wind, the life that recently filled the space eerily absent.
    Kate Morrissey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2023
  • The developer did not announce a tenant for the restaurant space yet.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Photo : Gavin Cater The space also has a stunning river rock fireplace.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
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space

2 of 2 verb
  • Space the seedlings about six inches apart.
  • They spaced the births of their three children two years apart.
  • He spaces his albums so that he puts one out every two to three years.
  • The rule of thumb is to space art two inches apart on a gallery wall.
    Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Sit on your knees and feet with your legs spaced wide apart.
    Min-Ja Lee, Health, 3 July 2023
  • The sun beat down and space in the shade was limited and fought over.
    Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022
  • For even spacing, knot the twine on both sides of each fruit.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Wire the skates sturdily to the trunk and space them evenly to balance the tree.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Use the fork to scoop and drop 4 even mounds of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing apart.
    cleveland, 28 Aug. 2023
  • With a fork, press the tines into the dough in rows, spacing them about 2-inches apart.
    Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 9 May 2023
  • That means at least four 30-minute sessions spaced a week apart.
    Spin Contributor, SPIN, 24 May 2023
  • These huts are spaced about 4 to 12 miles apart, and glacier travel is required to reach them.
    Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024
  • There are three of them, spaced well apart from each other and other plants.
    oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2023
  • If this is a good choice for your location, space the plants four to five feet apart along the fence.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2022
  • The Rangers could have dismissed both Woodward and Daniels in one fell swoop, but chose to space them out by 48 hours.
    Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Its six hinging props are spaced on two extensions to the front, two on the wingtips, and two attached to the tail.
    Marc Wortman, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Who could have guessed the series would be going to space two decades later?
    Megan Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2022
  • Tie each piece to the rubber band, spacing them equally apart.
    Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Just being able to space the floor and use my skill to help other players.
    Chris Coppola, The Arizona Republic, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Knock to determine which side of the switch or outlet the stud is on, and use that 16-inch stud spacing method to guide you.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 30 Mar. 2023
  • More people have been to space than have driven the Wienermobile, Carmel notes in the story.
    Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Dunk the top of each scone in the cream, followed by the sugar, and return to baking sheet spacing 2 to 3 inches apart.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Again, most people will need six treatments spaced one week apart.
    Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Saunders and Micah Parrish were spaced on the weak side behind the 3-point line to deter help.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024
  • But the Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute was the first Swiss wristwatch to make the journey to space.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 25 May 2022
  • Cunningham will be able to take pressure off Ivey as a do-it-all guard who can space the floor.
    Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 24 June 2022
  • Add the meatballs in a single layer, spacing them apart.
    The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, each wide wood slat is spaced far enough apart to allow for ideal air flow and fast drying.
    Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Even without Ripp, the Monarchs took advantage of the increased spacing on the floor.
    Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
  • To Curbed, Castellano detailed plans for a furnished patio top deck, 24 hotel rooms with sundecks and two clubs spaced across the lower levels.
    Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024

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