stone's throw

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Recent Examples of stone's throw The property, located a stone's throw from the opera, offers a commanding view of Lake Zürich. Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023 The brick-and-mortar shop, opened by former law enforcement and military veterans, is only a stone's throw away from the stand on Brown Avenue, and is a worth while stop for those who'd like to grab a scoop of the shop's signature gelato. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023 The setting for The Truman Show, its downtown offers quaint cafes, as well as food vendors in airstream trailers, just a stone's throw away from the sugar-white sand beach. Cristina Corvino, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023 Nestled in Montecito, which is a stone's throw away from downtown Santa Barbara, this listing gives the notoriously laidback California lifestyle a refined and downright luxurious twist. Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 12 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for stone's throw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone's throw
Noun
  • The most snow Chicago has ever received in one season was 89.7 inches during 1978-79.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Long Beach Wilson’s Loren Webster won the Invitational girls long jump with a leap of 19 feet, 10 inches and Camren Smith of Quartz Hill won the Invitational boys triple jump at 49-06.00.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Published on April 10, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House Grand steps lead up to a portico entryway.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The extra step is well worth it, according to Smith, who’s experienced its benefits firsthand.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Then at the 13:13 mark, a Winter 3 extended the lead to a game-high 12 points, and the Grizzlies were unable to get within shouting distance after that.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
  • With several swing state incumbents stepping aside, Democrats face a very tough fight to retake control of the Senate or even stay within shouting distance of Republicans, who hold a 53-47 edge.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Designed for use below the neck, these tools help alleviate tension and strain on areas of your body that are more prone to stress than your face.
    Allure, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Ambulances were called to take two people — a man and a woman who had each been stabbed in the neck — to hospitals, the spokesman said.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Stone's throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone%27s%20throw. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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