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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
This versatile bag also makes a thoughtful gift for any traveler, offering enough space to fit hair tools, toiletries, medication, and more.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The crafts have been observed to travel within clear spheres, and scientists now believe that space and time function differently inside those bubbles.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
One of five fireplaces throughout the home keeps the space warm, while picture windows and French windows frame the landscape.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Last spring, space junk from the International Space Station crashed into a home in Florida.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The crafts have been observed to travel within clear spheres, and scientists now believe that space and time function differently inside those bubbles.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
One of five fireplaces throughout the home keeps the space warm, while picture windows and French windows frame the landscape.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Last spring, space junk from the International Space Station crashed into a home in Florida.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
Noun
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By the time the players got there a couple of hours later, a meeting room had been set up and Howe was waiting.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Simeone asked journalists himself in the room after the topic was raised.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s been around for a while, but lately, it’s gotten so bad that even the FBI and several U.S. cities have started warning people.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, there has been a sense for a while that there would be a day of reckoning for the club.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, a glaring gap has emerged and must be earnestly addressed: the need for fair, accurate and relevant representation of LGBTQ people.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Idaho residents brought forward a successful ballot measure to close that gap in 2018, and Medicaid expansion has been in place in Idaho since then, the Statesman previously reported.—
Sarah Cutler and,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2025
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While that might be increasingly true for Tesla, everyone else is more than picking up the slack.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
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State and local jurisdictions pick up some of the slack, but this creates a patchwork of rules about indoor air.—
Roxanne Khamsi,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The bit was so popular that Sudeikis was tapped to reprise the character again the following year.—
Alicia Rancilio,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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This little bit of information might also be enough to ruffle some research going on in the astronomy community.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Signing Verdugo now would give the Yankees one less option to fill the Stanton void and weaken their lineup even more.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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To her shock, the astral void will respond to her pleas — but not without major consequences.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The bill, which was opposed by all but one Democrat in the House, boosts defense spending by $6 billion and reduces non-defense spending by about $13 billion while also giving the Trump administration more leeway on future spending decisions.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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Will the courts give extra leeway to someone who is seemingly being punished by the government for exercising free speech?—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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The only stop on the PGA Tour with more come-from-behind winners in that span is the Farmers Insurance Open, with 18.—
Justin Ray,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Panthers have three shutouts in that span and have held opponents to two goals or fewer in seven of nine games.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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