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as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up
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as in gap
an incomplete or deficient area
the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day
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Recent Examples of space
Such images can especially help STEM students see the value in humanistic questions, not least because curiosity cabinets were some of the original interdisciplinary spaces.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
The men below deck were thrown across the cabin, followed by a rush of water that hissed against the tiny onboard stove, filling the cramped space with smoke.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
When an underperforming retailer vacates space, that tenant can be replaced quickly with like use that may benefit the property’s performance.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In our era of consolidation and polarization, many online spaces can seem dreary, toxic, addicting, or some combination of the three.
—Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
The men below deck were thrown across the cabin, followed by a rush of water that hissed against the tiny onboard stove, filling the cramped space with smoke.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
When an underperforming retailer vacates space, that tenant can be replaced quickly with like use that may benefit the property’s performance.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In our era of consolidation and polarization, many online spaces can seem dreary, toxic, addicting, or some combination of the three.
—Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
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In a room, ambient lighting is layered with accent and task lighting to make the room look polished.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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The most modern addition, however, is the lower ground floor, which has been transformed into a wellness center complete with a gymnasium, an underground swimming pool, and a steam room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2025
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The odds are that the response will sit in an internal digital memory buffer for a while and not be immediately erased or discarded.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Short again moved to Florida for a while before returning to L.A. to reportedly pursue her dreams of acting.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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This chart also suggests BST, which sports an 8% discount to NAV (or the gap between its market price and NAV), is a great buy now.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Weatherstripping While caulking is best for filling in small gaps, weatherstripping is a better heavy-duty option for larger gaps and holes on movable window parts.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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The passing game hasn’t picked up the slack, ranking 25th in pass DVOA.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2025
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The trend continued in Paris, where at The Row a black windbreaker contrasted a simple pair of white slacks, and at Miu Miu, colorful track jackets were featured in a number of our favorite looks.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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There’s a even bit of Austin Burke’s salesmanship character in Sager, who has plugged the store on The Happy Customer Channel on YouTube or on frequent radio commercials and as a guest on Big 105.9.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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Skits are one-joke bits done in grade school or by guys at the Rotary Club.—
Susan Morrison,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Roki Sasaki is their top choice to fill the void, but what if Sasaki signs elsewhere?—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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The impressive form of players like Elliot Anderson, the summer signing from Newcastle, has more than filled the void left by the duo’s absence.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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That gives the tribe leeway to set priorities and policies — for instance, testing for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever without prior authorization.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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Strength of schedule: Expect more leeway to be given to teams that really tested themselves with their schedules.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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In that span UConn’s sales have jumped from $2.41 million to $3.25 million.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Denver hasn’t produced a 100-yard rusher during a game in that span, partly because the team so rarely has produced the home-run plays that launch a player toward that milestone.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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