as in inch
a very small distance or degree
he's within shouting distance of being the winningest coach in college basketball history
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Recent Examples of shouting distance
But here and there amid the Palisades and Eaton fires, in places not protected by the private fire crews of the wealthy, a home survived – an apparent miracle – raising questions about how one structure can make it through while others within shouting distance burn to the ground.
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Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
The fact that the Rangers are still in shouting distance after that awful stretch also shows how weak the wild-card race is.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
It is believed the Mets may be slightly higher as of Saturday night, but the respective offers appear to be within shouting distance.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Bitcoin itself, which came within shouting distance of the $100,000 milestone last week, retreated on Monday.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
The fact that the Rangers are still in shouting distance after that awful stretch also shows how weak the wild-card race is.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
It is believed the Mets may be slightly higher as of Saturday night, but the respective offers appear to be within shouting distance.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Bitcoin itself, which came within shouting distance of the $100,000 milestone last week, retreated on Monday.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouting distance
Noun
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Depending on the tulip variety, spacing should be 3 to 6 inches apart.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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As of Wednesday, the Olympic Valley ski resort had received a total of 326 inches of snow to date this winter sports season.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Soon afterward, the inspector general for the IRS took preliminary steps to look into the matter, according to a person familiar with the effort who wasn’t authorized to speak with reporters.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
19 Mar. 2025
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The forward-thinking company stands out for handling every step, from sourcing and warehousing to direct delivery using its fleet of trucks and team of drivers.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This pillow has two height options to dial in the perfect amount of neck support.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Danielson's wrestling career faces uncertainty due to a severe neck injury.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Shouting distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shouting%20distance. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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