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as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up
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as in gap
an incomplete or deficient area
the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day
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Recent Examples of space
But breaking into this space requires a strategic approach and a willingness to redefine traditional leadership.
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The non-profit organization that manages Elizabeth Street Park previously issued a federal lawsuit in an effort to protect the space under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA), and thus protect it as part of the Conservation Land Trust.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
It’s been quite the experience to bring mindfulness and meditation into this space.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
Families will also witness how Peppa and George make space for their little sibling.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The non-profit organization that manages Elizabeth Street Park previously issued a federal lawsuit in an effort to protect the space under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA), and thus protect it as part of the Conservation Land Trust.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
It’s been quite the experience to bring mindfulness and meditation into this space.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
Families will also witness how Peppa and George make space for their little sibling.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
Noun
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This was a threat, of course, but also an acknowledgment that there was plenty of room to grow.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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Inside, retreat from the sun to rooms lined with stone floors and bathed in calming neutrals.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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Sloan acknowledged that this has been one of the latest-breaking baseball markets he’s seen in a while, as scatter deals that are normally hashed out in January and February were still being transacted on Opening Day.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For the first time in a while, one of its members is also present — and in a surprising twist, the soloist wins.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Solar power shows a smaller partisan gap, with Democrats preferring solar around 20 percentage points more than Republicans.—
Dilnaz Hasim,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2025
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There was much discussion during the Shameless years of the pay gap between stars Emmy Rossum and William H. Macy.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Though the official ratings system hasn’t evolved much this century, online culture has picked up the slack.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Sliders picked up the slack at first, and are still up at peak usage.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Experiencing a little bit of stress now and again is perfectly normal.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even passport wallets with a smaller design will still be a tiny bit larger than a traditional wallet, but most passport wallets are designed to fit into your front pocket for easy access.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mom-and-pop bagel shops such as Moe’s in Aventura do their best to fill the void.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sinkholes are natural depressions that form when rock dissolves or collapses, creating deep voids in the ground.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But seat components, so long as the seat can be returned to its upright position for landing, are generally given a little more leeway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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In theory, the Agriculture Committee has a bit more leeway to cut other programs aside from SNAP, but, in practice, the food-assistance program appears to be its main mark.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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In addition to its radio airplay, the song earned 9.7 million official U.S. streams and sold 3,000 downloads in that span.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dylan Holloway, Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas have been three of the NHL’s top scorers in that span, helping propel St. Louis to a heady 4.1 goals per game.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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