as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the spacing of the houses was a little tight
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Recent Examples of spacing
The image was snapped at a slight angle, concealing the fact that numerous rings are bunched together at the center, and the inter-ring spacing grows larger on the periphery.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Texas needs a little more variety on offense; ideally, Shay Holle gets going from long range, but the spacing has to come from someone.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The directionality, the spacing, the color—Trump’s strands can take on an almost translucent quality, so that whatever is behind him affects the hue of the hair.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
However, there are several inflation reports to come before the FOMC meets again after January, given the spacing of the subsequent meetings in the first half of 2025.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Texas needs a little more variety on offense; ideally, Shay Holle gets going from long range, but the spacing has to come from someone.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The directionality, the spacing, the color—Trump’s strands can take on an almost translucent quality, so that whatever is behind him affects the hue of the hair.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
However, there are several inflation reports to come before the FOMC meets again after January, given the spacing of the subsequent meetings in the first half of 2025.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
Noun
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Raffael Cerqueira via knockout at 2:12 of Round 1 (Punches to head at distance) UFC Seattle took place at Climate Pledge Arena.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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They’re finished with subtle whiskering at the thighs, thick cuffs around the ankles, and 23-inch leg openings that are the perfect width to let a pair of pointy-toe heels peek through.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Brentford, Newcastle United, and Chelsea are just three examples below where teams have dropped a winger or midfielder into the defensive line to add extra coverage — forming a situational back five to cover the space across the width of the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fate of Gaza has been discussed at length, including a proposal from President Donald Trump to remove residents from Gaza and redevelop the land, a proposal that drew widespread backlash, with some calling it ethnic cleansing.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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