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
In the first, pressure alters electrode spacing and dielectric distribution.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Kelly’s arrival signals pace and spacing, and Smith brings an accurate, veteran trigger.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Use wider spacing when planting as an accent.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
If someone touches the flexible skin, the pressure causes the spacing between the dots to change at that location.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Kelly’s arrival signals pace and spacing, and Smith brings an accurate, veteran trigger.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Use wider spacing when planting as an accent.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
If someone touches the flexible skin, the pressure causes the spacing between the dots to change at that location.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spacing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
Noun
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Such a short distance is considered well within reach of a basic marksman.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Morgan started at left guard and went the distance, while Anthony Belton and Darian Kennard alternated at right tackle.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The expansion and contraction of credit directly controls the width of the triangle.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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There has been an absence of pace and width.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The jeans also have a cropped length that hits right at the ankle and patch pockets that not only look cute, but are also functional.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The extra-large, rectangular shape offers enough space for long lengths and fluffy curls, while the strong, extra-long teeth form a lock that secures every last strand.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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