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an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimensions
But as components approach atomic dimensions, further miniaturization has become increasingly difficult and expensive.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
The falcon combines aerodynamic engineering, specialized respiratory adaptations, visual stabilization, skeletal resilience, and astonishing neuromuscular precision into a hunting system refined for life in three dimensions.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Rather than building files from scratch in tools like Illustrator or CAD software, users can generate complete designs by modifying parameters such as dimensions, text, layout and decorative elements.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
In three dimensions, the possibilities are even more diverse.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
The technology suggested how BD could get products flowing faster, more efficiently, and more safely by adjusting the heights and dimensions of sections of the line.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Much of the media coverage of looksmaxxing has focused on cultural dimensions, such as the misogynist ideology underlying this trend and its implications for cultural conversations about masculinity.
—Jordyn Tovey, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Based on the dimensions of its humerus and femur, the corresponding hind leg bone, the researchers estimated Nagatitan’s body mass at 25 to 28 tons.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Architecture collaboration software has attempted to address parts of this challenge, but Spectech extends further into the operational and financial dimensions of design.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
The falcon combines aerodynamic engineering, specialized respiratory adaptations, visual stabilization, skeletal resilience, and astonishing neuromuscular precision into a hunting system refined for life in three dimensions.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Rather than building files from scratch in tools like Illustrator or CAD software, users can generate complete designs by modifying parameters such as dimensions, text, layout and decorative elements.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
In three dimensions, the possibilities are even more diverse.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
The technology suggested how BD could get products flowing faster, more efficiently, and more safely by adjusting the heights and dimensions of sections of the line.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Much of the media coverage of looksmaxxing has focused on cultural dimensions, such as the misogynist ideology underlying this trend and its implications for cultural conversations about masculinity.
—Jordyn Tovey, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Based on the dimensions of its humerus and femur, the corresponding hind leg bone, the researchers estimated Nagatitan’s body mass at 25 to 28 tons.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Architecture collaboration software has attempted to address parts of this challenge, but Spectech extends further into the operational and financial dimensions of design.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
Noun
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The exact scope and timing of layoffs remain mostly unknown.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The policy should also require input from expert engineers and consultants to verify the scope and needs for all major projects, as well as careful reviews of all vendor contracts by qualified legal counsel prior to execution.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Noun
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To an extent, the film is about survival.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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The energy returned in a big way this season, to the extent there were credible rumours as recently as in the past two weeks that Guardiola wanted to stay after all.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The Athletic has spoken to a wide range of sources, many speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, to tell the inside story of a season like no other for Liverpool.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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If oil prices stabilize and the market gains confidence in the 2026 earnings range, that discount could narrow quickly.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Some areas of the pitch-black and partially flooded tunnel appear very narrow, with a width of roughly 23 inches.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Others, like a rotating display, have slots of different heights and widths to store a variety of items.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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