1
as in hole
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
there were several visible gaps in the wall where the drywall had pulled away from the wall framing
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2
as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events
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3
as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a gap in his understanding
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
thought they were stuck until they found a gap in the mountain range that they could hike through
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Recent Examples of gap
Instead, Levi channels his inner MacGyver and spans the gap in a single go.
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The stakes may be particularly high in Boston, which in 2021 had one of the largest racial homeownership gaps in the nation.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The fund will focus on producing international movies and TV series with a strong European emphasis, addressing a market gap in securing new investments for the development and production phases of audiovisual projects.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
This might work best for couples who experience a lot of tension because of an earning gap in the relationship.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The stakes may be particularly high in Boston, which in 2021 had one of the largest racial homeownership gaps in the nation.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The fund will focus on producing international movies and TV series with a strong European emphasis, addressing a market gap in securing new investments for the development and production phases of audiovisual projects.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
This might work best for couples who experience a lot of tension because of an earning gap in the relationship.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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The second-deepest hole, the German Continental Deep Drilling Programme, stretches 5.6 miles.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cracks and ridges in the ice constantly shifted the route to a permanent hole in the ice, named Ocean City, from which Hoppe and her team gathered hundreds of liters of seawater samples and hauled them back to the ship for analysis.—
Asher Elbein,
WIRED,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The average player’s schedule includes breaks of many different lengths and at different intervals.—
Ciarán McArdle,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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These tests were carried out at short and long intervals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The regime of 1984 erases the old truths in order to fill the void with new ones.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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That could give Star Wars an opening to fill the void for big blockbuster entertainment.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The helicopter didn’t crash while attempting to land or start up in a small mountain canyon 200 feet wide.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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The eagle was hit by a car in a canyon in June, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region said in a March 4 post on X, formerly known as Twitter.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Primarily bottom dwellers, the species prefers to hide in crevices or under rocks and debris in the water.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Then, take a spoon and carve out the center of your strawberry, forming a small crevice to hold your liquor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Studies have shown that a typical task takes one third longer than undertaking the same task with no email interruptions.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Marshall at times spoke at length with few interruptions, at other moments, he was repeatedly questioned by audience members who expressed exasperation with some of his statements.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like Hernandez, Dittman got lost and stuck in the ravine.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
21 Feb. 2025
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Corbiere slipped and then tumbled over the edge and down into a ravine.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Washington’s bid for Greenland is just the opening chapter of a new global competition for territory.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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But the opening hasn’t stayed quiet — despite the fact that the shop is so new that its signage isn’t up yet.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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