as in inch
a very small distance or degree
the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone's throw
Noun
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Depending on the tulip variety, spacing should be 3 to 6 inches apart.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Oregon is expected to be hit with 10 inches of snow in the mountains during the day and into the evening Friday.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Your favorite small-screen monster mash is one step closer to being back in your eyeballs.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
19 Mar. 2025
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The forward-thinking company stands out for handling every step, from sourcing and warehousing to direct delivery using its fleet of trucks and team of drivers.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Fort Lupton was never within shouting distance of replicating its 83-82 victory over Prospect Ridge on Jan. 14 in Broomfield.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
12 Mar. 2025
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This pillow has two height options to dial in the perfect amount of neck support.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Danielson's wrestling career faces uncertainty due to a severe neck injury.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Stone's throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone%27s%20throw. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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