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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
Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The distance from the blockades at New York Drive and Allen Avenue to his restaurant was more than 2 and a half miles.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
Trump could be trying to avoid accusations down the road of having conflicts of interest by distancing himself from the trust.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But even if the Bruins look destined to return to the playoffs, management should still look at the big picture and their odds of going the distance.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The distance from the blockades at New York Drive and Allen Avenue to his restaurant was more than 2 and a half miles.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Kids being required to distance from each other, including no longer hanging out at school, at parties, or even at football games, meant substance use became less prevalent almost overnight.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
Trump could be trying to avoid accusations down the road of having conflicts of interest by distancing himself from the trust.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
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Proper diet keeps most rabbits' teeth − which never stop growing − an appropriate length.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Its stretchy knit lace and slim fit design create a stylish silhouette that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, and its ankle-skimming length is well-suited for everything from heels to flats.Averi Baudler, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Monitoring China's 'Monster Ship' Russia's Disastrous Winter War on Finland Could Give Clues on Ukraine Endgame Despite its shared governance, seven nations have laid claim to parts of the icy expanse.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sorensen said any water utility that serves an area with large differences in elevation will have similar limitations.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The stark difference, of course, is that those Samsungs do not yet have Android 15 unlike their Pixel equivalents.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Another set of images capture the charred aftermath of houses that burned along the Pacific Coast Highway, and the remains of Malibu homes where the Palisades fire had retreated.Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The federal police eventually retreated without arresting the impeached president.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
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While a relatively small portion of what goes to the landfill, textiles cost California taxpayers more than $70 million just to throw away.Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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The stunt resulted in the restaurant having to throw away pounds of sandwich fixings out of concern they were contaminated, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said in an affidavit.Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Particles from wildfire smoke can be much smaller than the width of a human hair.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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In some areas, no more than the width of a suburban lawn separates the project from the retreat.Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.Anna Skinner, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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International expansion has also required new packaging.David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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There’s a difference between a critic and a fan, but the line between them is receding from view.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Although inflation in Canada has receded to below 2 percent, unemployment remains high, at above 6 percent.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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