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Recent Examples of gap The report provides an analysis of base compensation, cash bonuses, and equity—including compensation perception gaps between first-time and seasoned CFOs. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 July 2025 The changes should spur the expansion of housing in urban areas that are close to jobs and transportation and make an impactful contribution toward addressing the housing crisis in California by narrowing the gap between housing demand and supply. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025 Despite some warnings, many residents reported receiving little to no advance notice, highlighting critical gaps in alert systems during life-threatening weather events. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025 The gap between the two has never been as narrow – at least where security is concerned. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
  • Toronto has plenty of holes in the roster to add talent.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • Ben Rice worked a walk after going down in an 0-2 hole, and after doing so himself, Austin Wells tied the game with a two-run single.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Always follow the label directions carefully, but most fungicides are applied at 7 to 10 day intervals throughout the season.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
  • And because historical intervals for major earthquakes in that area occur at an average of 100 to 200 years, stress between the plates was assumed to be nearing its breaking point.
    Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Without questions, let alone answers, faith fills the void.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
  • Later that night, Bertha sits in bed, staring blankly into the void until George comes in.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • One of its most scenic routes cuts through a dramatic river canyon.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
  • Unlike that other world-famous attraction, this majestic canyon system inside the Daniel Boone National Forest is just a two-hour drive from Louisville.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • With four different brush heads this tool can tackle grout, tile and all of the dirty crevices in your bathroom.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 July 2025
  • Slither Release date: March 31, 2006 Cast: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker Another weird and wacky tale from the front-end of Gunn's career, Slither is the tale of a small town turned alien parasite hive that seeps into every corner and crevice of the once-peaceful place.
    Grace Dean, Space.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Service interruptions are possible because of construction or weather.
    JP Shaffer July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
  • Countries that were once polio-free have had polio outbreaks due to interruptions in childhood immunization programs caused by war and conflict.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • In a ravine near the home, officers found the bodies of two adults and a teen, officials said.
    Paloma Chavez July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Cruz and Caminero each hit 21 long balls and Buxton had 20 in the opening round.
    Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
  • Jimenez plans to open Fire & Crisp on Aug. 1, with a soft opening for friends and family the week prior.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025

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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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