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
With 16 seconds left in the first half and the Broncos holding on to shouting distance by a pinkie finger, Denver safety Devon Key turned the Broncos’ Hollywood script into a Three Stooges routine.
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Green Bay improved to 3-2 to remain within shouting distance of the leaders in the ultra-competitive NFC North.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The season premiere on Sept. 9 drew 9.63 million viewers, according to Nielsen, the biggest audience for a Wheel season opener since 2015 and within shouting distance of the 11 million people who watched Sajak’s last show.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
Kim, who hopes to become the first Korean American to serve in the U.S. Senate, would be a strong favorite to win in November over either Republican candidate, although Bashaw is considered a better bet to keep the race within shouting distance given the Garden State’s moderate profile.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2024
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Green Bay improved to 3-2 to remain within shouting distance of the leaders in the ultra-competitive NFC North.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The season premiere on Sept. 9 drew 9.63 million viewers, according to Nielsen, the biggest audience for a Wheel season opener since 2015 and within shouting distance of the 11 million people who watched Sajak’s last show.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
Kim, who hopes to become the first Korean American to serve in the U.S. Senate, would be a strong favorite to win in November over either Republican candidate, although Bashaw is considered a better bet to keep the race within shouting distance given the Garden State’s moderate profile.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouting distance
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Total ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch and snow accumulations up to 6 inches are expected above 3,500 feet.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Boston will be dry by 7 p.m. In the West, 3 to 6 inches of rain is possible for the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range through Tuesday morning.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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This classic sports bar with over 20 TVs is steps from the Town Lift on lower Main Street.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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In 1998, Coldplay took their first step over the edge with Safety, their debut EP.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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After the accident in October, Lula was left with a cut on the back of his head, slightly above his neck.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the coup de gras on the final night might been the sight of policemen on horses that were adorned by giant friendship bracelets around their necks.Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Shouting distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shouting%20distance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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