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as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up
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as in gap
an incomplete or deficient area
the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day
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The music, played with traditional instruments such as the violin and the jarana huasteca, gives rhythm to the dances that are performed both in public spaces and in the homes of families, where they are meant to bless the atmosphere.
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Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
The previous pad was smaller and left no space for a solid diagonal press, so the new one definitely feels better.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
Perched on a couch last April in a private room inside Chanel’s sprawling space at Watches & Wonders, Frédéric Grangié and Arnaud Chastaingt appear positively serene.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The 49-year-old continues to run laps around peers who have long moved out of the spotlight, and 50’s shrewdly been able to evolve within the digital space and social media era with sharp-wittedness.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
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Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
The previous pad was smaller and left no space for a solid diagonal press, so the new one definitely feels better.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
Perched on a couch last April in a private room inside Chanel’s sprawling space at Watches & Wonders, Frédéric Grangié and Arnaud Chastaingt appear positively serene.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The 49-year-old continues to run laps around peers who have long moved out of the spotlight, and 50’s shrewdly been able to evolve within the digital space and social media era with sharp-wittedness.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
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The boutique property only has a handful of rooms, giving visitors an intimate and personal experience.Linnea Covington, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The receiver was met by a room full of coaches and teammates who also had no idea.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Oliver gave her a nice bacon treat to gnaw on for a while.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024
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Reserve center James Wiseman may be out for a while, if not the entire season, with a torn Achilles.Tony East, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Yes, but: That's still disproportionate to the city's population, which is about 53% women, the report says, and so far has not been enough to help New Orleans bridge other gender gaps in health care, wages and other disparities.Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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About lives of three women in Mumbai dealing with work and love and encroaching gentrification, the film, perhaps because of its portrayal of a growing wealth gap in India, was snubbed by India as its Oscar submission.Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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Despite the sluggish pace of earnings growth so far in the third quarter, some companies have historically outpaced analysts’ estimates and could help pick up the slack for the broader market.Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
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Often, even having an equal partner in the picture isn’t enough to pick up the slack.Wendy Wisner, Parents, 23 Oct. 2024
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Usually when India are thrown against the wall at home, the authorities allow for a little bit of home cooking.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Even the room feels a little bit rich, with dark walls, glossy wood panelling, and an austere display of sake bottles against the back of the sushi bar.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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Decisions by the Trump Administration to exit or diminish partnerships and alliances left a void in global leadership, long filled by the U.S., allowing China to quickly step in.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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The closure came as a shock to many and left a void in baseball programming in the North End, Frogtown, Hamline-Midway, Como and St. Anthony Park neighborhoods.Maddie Robinson, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2024
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Since inflation rates have slowed and are poised to fall further on trend, central banks will likely have more leeway to cut interest rates.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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With the main results already out, Ortberg will have more leeway to address his plans for Boeing.Julie Johnsson, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
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Only Jisoo is not currently pushing new work to the public, but Lisa, Jennie, and Rosé have all dropped tunes on their own in the span of just a few weeks.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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During the six-month span from November to April, stocks have risen 76% of the time since 1945, while during the period from May through October, stocks have advanced 66% of the time.Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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