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as in hole
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
there were several visible gaps in the wall where the drywall had pulled away from the wall framing
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2
as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events
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3
as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a gap in his understanding
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4
as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
thought they were stuck until they found a gap in the mountain range that they could hike through
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Recent Examples of gap
After an 11-year gap, Koei Tecmo’s hardcore action franchise returns in spectacular fashion, covering just about every base for fans of the series’ different eras.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
Then, identify gaps between your content’s goals and its intended audience.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Often, these businesses are born out of a need, a challenge or gap in the community.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Distressingly, the same response seemed to be true when the question was posed in Albany as the state Legislature’s Capital Program Review Board vetoed the plan based not on its merits, but solely on its funding gap.
—Robert G. Wessels, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
Then, identify gaps between your content’s goals and its intended audience.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Often, these businesses are born out of a need, a challenge or gap in the community.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Distressingly, the same response seemed to be true when the question was posed in Albany as the state Legislature’s Capital Program Review Board vetoed the plan based not on its merits, but solely on its funding gap.
—Robert G. Wessels, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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One obstacle the Bengals face in their quest for postseason play, however, is the outbreak of injuries that started in spring training and have created a significant hole in their offense.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms, which depicted a goblet, a platter, and a round piece of bread with a hole in it, similar to a Jerusalem bagel.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Microwave this chocolate mixture for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for 15-second intervals until mixture is fully melted and smooth, stirring between each.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the ensuing interval, Established & Sons struggled to regain its footing.—
Ian Volner,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With the departures of DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin, a void on the team’s leadership council exists.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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Here are three QBs New Orleans could target in a couple of weeks to fill a potential void.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As was common all over the Florida Gulf Coast, the road nearby was lined with a canyon of refrigerators and cabinets and other household items ruined by the flood waters and left out by the curb for the city to haul away.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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In January, thousands of portraits still at Adelaide were breathtakingly close to the Palisades Fire, which burned nearly all the homes on the other side of the canyon.—
Michael Slenske,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Williams loves that the three-in-one (stick, handheld, or high-reach) can easily convert to make the most of the crevice tool, combination dusting brush, and upholstery tool.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, frequent or long interruptions can affect a person's health.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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In many areas, this was the second or third day of class interruptions.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Four people were killed and another was severely injured on Thursday when their cable car crashed into a ravine in Italy.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the early days of Donald Trump’s first presidential campaign, Trump seemed to relish picking a fight with Francis—who was on his way to visit the United States with Biden as his de facto chaperone—suggesting the pontiff was weak and was offering an opening for ISIS to take over the Vatican.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Its website already lists job openings at its Leavenworth facility.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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