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an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimensions
Analysts like him would pore over positive duplicates of negatives, examining them under a micro-stereoscope to see sites in three dimensions.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
What are the municipal and policy dimensions of happiness?
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
At the time of its release in 1985, Crisis on Infinite Earths was designed to take all the alternate Earths and parallel dimensions created throughout DC Comics history and combine them into a single universe that would be easier to follow.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Lukes, a professor emeritus at New York University, said Trump exemplifies all three dimensions of power.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Use those dimensions to find plants to fill the space but not grow larger.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
By this point, the movie’s film-noir framework reveals ample psychological, moral, and symbolic dimensions, and one that is explicitly political—the potential for police officers to abuse their power and frame others for their own misdeeds.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
However, an Ultra 3 with some wrist-busting dimensions is reportedly in the works for this year.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The company looked at three main dimensions—safety, economic environment, and driving laws—while also evaluating 23 relevant metrics.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
What are the municipal and policy dimensions of happiness?
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
At the time of its release in 1985, Crisis on Infinite Earths was designed to take all the alternate Earths and parallel dimensions created throughout DC Comics history and combine them into a single universe that would be easier to follow.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Lukes, a professor emeritus at New York University, said Trump exemplifies all three dimensions of power.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Use those dimensions to find plants to fill the space but not grow larger.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
By this point, the movie’s film-noir framework reveals ample psychological, moral, and symbolic dimensions, and one that is explicitly political—the potential for police officers to abuse their power and frame others for their own misdeeds.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
However, an Ultra 3 with some wrist-busting dimensions is reportedly in the works for this year.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The company looked at three main dimensions—safety, economic environment, and driving laws—while also evaluating 23 relevant metrics.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
Noun
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The best way to keep avoidable conflict at bay is to outline day-to-day functions and operational scope for each of you.—
Vinayak Mahtani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the finding closes one chapter in New Hampshire's most infamous homicide investigation, unanswered questions remain about Rasmussen's missing mother and the full scope of killer Terry Rasmussen's crimes.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Almost every modern lens relies on digital corrections to some extent; the 20-200mm just leans on them more heavily than shorter zooms or prime optics.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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What follows are the observations of a trio of housing industry veterans, each with different takes on the extent of -- and possible ways to chip away at – the vexing problem.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For decades, OPOs have been bulky systems with narrow ranges.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even in areas accustomed to heavier snowfalls, accumulations in this range can result in delays, collisions and road closures if not treated promptly.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dig a hole that is the same depth as your mum, but at least 1 1/2 times the width of the root ball.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Select a size for your kitchen sink The most common width for a kitchen sink is about 30 inches, and most sinks are at least five inches deep but usually closer to 9 or 10 inches.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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