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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
About This Week In Space This Week in Space covers the new space age.
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Space.com Staff, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
On one end, a formal living and dining space with an elegant fireplace overlooks the glittering city lights, tall ceilings and herringbone floors bookending this impressive backdrop for hosting.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Hasina's ouster has left both political as well as security vacuums, giving more space to religious radicals.
—Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
These deep jewel tones feel very indulgent and give a space instant character and a welcoming feel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Space.com Staff, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
On one end, a formal living and dining space with an elegant fireplace overlooks the glittering city lights, tall ceilings and herringbone floors bookending this impressive backdrop for hosting.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Hasina's ouster has left both political as well as security vacuums, giving more space to religious radicals.
—Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
These deep jewel tones feel very indulgent and give a space instant character and a welcoming feel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
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Now, Josh was turning 14 in a home with a room of his own.Lauren Peace, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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When the news was announced at the Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan, Khan says the room erupted in joy.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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Termites bury fellow colony members that have been dead for a while.The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
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That line wasn’t as dominant in terms of possession and on-ice shot share, but the Sabres have needed Cozens and Quinn to find their scoring touch for a while.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Addressing the puck-moving gap short-term Canucks management has been working the phones for months in search of potential solutions to upgrade the back end.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The gap between wage stagnation and skyrocketing housing prices has left many working-class families feeling sidelined, wondering if homeownership is even an attainable dream anymore.Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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And yet Hollywood continues to ignore us, leaving independent filmmakers and producers to pick up the slack.Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Romeo, 22, clad himself in a leather jacket, trousers and olive green loafers and Cruz, 19, sported a sweater, brown slacks and lace-up shoes.Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Any potential traveler to Antarctica who gets even the slightest bit queasy in rough waters views a sail to the White Continent with trepidation.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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There was a fair bit of hand-wringing entering Tuesday’s contest about where or if Jeff Skinner fit into the equation.Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Fans anticipating new music from Lil Baby and Gunna will only have their past work to fill the void for now.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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These objections aside, the simple fact is that no one can say for certain what Trump’s mass deportation plan will look like because no specifics have been revealed, with the administration instead filling the void with dangerous rhetoric.David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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As a private business, the Nordstroms may have more leeway in reviving a department store chain that, like others, has looked to revive lackluster sales for years.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Generally speaking, a formal suit should be more structured and tailored to the body while a more casual suit will give you a bit of leeway.Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Jackets have scored a power-play goal in eight of their last 10 games, going 10 for 30 (33 percent) in that span.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Their two wins in that span: 31-14 over West Virginia in the Russell Athletic Bowl in ’16 in Orlando and 21-20 vs. Nevada in the MPC Computers Bowl in ’06 in Boise, Idaho.Jordan Mcpherson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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