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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
Hartford Prints! has taken over a vacant storefront next door, has broken down a wall and joined the two spaces.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Winant’s work, including those of the body and the photograph as well as the space between mother and child.
—Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
But the space itself isn’t the only value of the residency.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Staff and administration buildings were hit, and barracks with beds, bathrooms and dining spaces were torn apart.
—Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Winant’s work, including those of the body and the photograph as well as the space between mother and child.
—Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
But the space itself isn’t the only value of the residency.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Staff and administration buildings were hit, and barracks with beds, bathrooms and dining spaces were torn apart.
—Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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While the carriage rooms in the castle courtyard offer a modern design and marble bathrooms, an option best suited for families, the self-catering lodges along the estate’s golf course are ideal for groups or longer stays.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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According to a previous police statement, Pheobe had been living at a residence in Gin Gin for a while.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Miller was on the ground in pain for a while after the collision.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Filling the Liberation Day gap continues to be a resistance level for the market.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Room to grow is great, but if the gap is too big, you might be frustrated to not get anywhere close to 240 frames per second (fps) at 4K.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Israel’s campaign in Gaza The influential pan-Arab satellite channel Al Jazeera aired on a loop what appeared to be mobile phone footage of the gunman, wearing a suit jacket and slacks, being pulled away after the shooting, his hands behind his back.—
Maya Sweedler,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Start by allowing employees a bit of slack in their day—not too much, but just enough to experiment with introducing agents into their existing workflows.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Don't load it up with more than 8 pounds of gear though, and avoid anything with pointy bits, as there's no padding here.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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People were impressed … and a little bit terrified.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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Machine learning combined with AI fills the data processing void and allows brands to deliver personalized experiences both rapidly and at scale.—
Amit Ojha,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Also, opening up the plants a little can allow new shoots to fill the voids.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Denmark and eight other countries blasted the European Court of Human Rights for imposing limits on deporting criminal migrants on Sunday. Denmark, which is set to take over the presidency of the European Union in July, published a letter demanding more leeway to expel immigrants who commit crimes.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Full Story House sends resolution giving polluters more leeway to Trump’s desk The House early Thursday morning voted to eliminate a Biden-era rule that sought to crack down on toxic air pollution, sending the resolution to President Trump’s desk.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
22 May 2025
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Miles McBride scored seven points in 71 seconds, and the Pacers didn’t get a shot on the rim in that span.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Cornell is seeking its first championship since 1977, with five runner-up performances over that span, including a trip to the final in 2022.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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