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as in expansion
a wide space or area
vowed that he would journey the lengths of the earth to find her
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the length of a professional tennis court is 78 feet from baseline to baseline
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Recent Examples of length
The length of time between beats has been found to be more variable when an individual is relaxed.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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
Bridal Ribbons Ribbons and bows have experienced a renaissance in recent years, bringing easy romance to loose lengths and ponytails alike.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The higher speed regional rail line, which operates between Miami and Orlando, says the money from the Federal Railroad Administration will allow the company to speed up the addition of new coaches to its trainsets, which will each grow in length to seven cars from five by mid-year.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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
Bridal Ribbons Ribbons and bows have experienced a renaissance in recent years, bringing easy romance to loose lengths and ponytails alike.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The higher speed regional rail line, which operates between Miami and Orlando, says the money from the Federal Railroad Administration will allow the company to speed up the addition of new coaches to its trainsets, which will each grow in length to seven cars from five by mid-year.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for length
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International expansion has also required new packaging.David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The arrival in February last year of Maggio as CEO was a first sign of changes at the brand, which pointed to further international expansion and the strengthening of its position as a luxury fashion label.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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The additional distance required to get around the arena and in front of the box added a mile and changed to the marathon’s original 25-mile distance.Venkat Viswanathan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The intrigue: The show has featured pundits, reporters and analysts who don't cover the beat in Washington D.C., giving it distance from the capitol while talking about national politics.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 17 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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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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Overall, the jacket had a nice fit and moved well with the body while skiing (even the arm length offered maximum mobility and stretch while holding ski poles).Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The two most lopsided wins during that stretch, a 54-point victory against the Raptors and a 37-point victory against the Pacers, came with Porziņģis sidelined by a sprained ankle.Jay King, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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And though Chen maneuvers every temporal and geographical shift, efforts to convey the political context of each new era can outweigh character development, undercutting the emotional breadth this story carries.Kayla Maiuri, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Length.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/length. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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