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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
Now, Rzepka and backer Jay Stamates (owner of Milwaukee bars Sabbatic, The Standard and Stella’s) are opening a more casual restaurant in the same space.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
However, one in five respondents were undecided, underscoring the space that both candidates have to grow their support beyond their party bases.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Sarah Sherman Samuel’s collection for Lulu & Georgia is full of shapely curves and warm wood that bring a wave of organic personality to a space.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Sternbeck says the variety of spaces and activities creates a Halloween celebration that truly delights all ages, leading to genuine conversations and shared nostalgic experiences.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
However, one in five respondents were undecided, underscoring the space that both candidates have to grow their support beyond their party bases.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Sarah Sherman Samuel’s collection for Lulu & Georgia is full of shapely curves and warm wood that bring a wave of organic personality to a space.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Sternbeck says the variety of spaces and activities creates a Halloween celebration that truly delights all ages, leading to genuine conversations and shared nostalgic experiences.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
Noun
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The hotel’s 142 rooms and suites are designed with a dark-wood and light-linen look—sort of Scandi meets Spanish colonial.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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This acrylic and wood tic-tac-toe board brings style and function to any room.—
Jaclyn Kaufman
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And things were reportedly not doing well for a while.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s not always the case, especially if people have been around for a while.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nopales, like cruciferous vegetables such as kale, collards, and arugula, are rich in calcium and can help fill this nutrient gap.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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That's an enormous gap, but what other team has a better claim as the league's 11th-best?—
Chase Goodbread,
The Tuscaloosa News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ready to add some color to your slacks selection?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Loose layers can compress in a crash, leaving the harness too slack to protect the baby.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The comet bits have also spread a fair distance from it sideways, which is why some of the particles now intersect the Earth even though the comet's orbit does not.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The problem with opinions is, just like various bits of anatomy, everybody has one.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While earnings season has helped fill the information void, this pause in government data comes at a uniquely unfortunate time, given questions about the health of the labor market and inflationary pressures during the trade war.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Taking advantage of that void, Hamas began reasserting itself in force on the streets of Gaza.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the stewards, who give more leeway for first-corner incidents, opted to take no action.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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But schools have some leeway in physical alterations if their buildings were constructed before certain standards were in effect.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the span of a week, the streaming service rebranded itself, struck its first standalone bundle deal with a competitor, and inked arguably its most significant sports rights deal yet.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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The third anniversary of this bull market just passed, with the S & P 500 having compounded at a 24% annual pace over that span, lifting valuations to the upper edge of the post-pandemic range.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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