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as in length
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the distance between the earth and the sun is about 93 million miles
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2
as in expanse
a wide space or area
a region marked by great, featureless distances
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3
as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the brothers' personalities are like the distance between night and day
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as in to throw away
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Recent Examples of distance
Kyler Alvord, People.com, 22 July 2025
That frothy film and its title song, which rose to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1961, put Fort Lauderdale on the spring break map — a rowdy reputation the city has distanced itself from for decades.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
That distance translated into their own relationship as well.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Noun
The Trumps distanced themselves from the event each year, and White House receptions resumed in 2021 under the Bidens.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 22 July 2025
That frothy film and its title song, which rose to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1961, put Fort Lauderdale on the spring break map — a rowdy reputation the city has distanced itself from for decades.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
Verb
The Stonebridge Crossing project is a bit closer in nature to The Shops at Evergreen Walk, an upscale retail center in South Windsor where developers have been adding apartments within walking distance.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
That distance translated into their own relationship as well.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distance
Noun
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Chasing a hot pace over the Oaklawn dirt, Sandman closed with authority and was 2 ½ lengths clear despite wandering about in the stretch.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Carrots range in size from petite, 2-inch-long mini carrots that are ideal for container growing, to large storage carrots that stretch over 12 inches in length.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Noun
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And like those women, the archetype bleeds easily, profusely, beyond the confines of fiction and into the edges and expanses of real life.—
Meg Pillow
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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From $308 per night. Perks: Soaking tub, terrace, full kitchen Tucked between misty green mountains and the glassy expanse of Lake Dos Bocas, Villa Limón feels like something out of a dream.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Temperature can many times mark the difference between success and failure to keep some of the more difficult species of houseplants.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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Now, Lisa sees a difference between people who found creative and safe ways to maintain connection no matter the odds during the pandemic, and those who resigned themselves to solitude.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Mortensen retreated back into her room and locked the door, immediately texting her housemates.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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There have been several boycotts by consumers angry that the retailer has retreated from its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Wipe down counters to get rid of crumbs and throw away produce scraps in a covered trash can.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Forward Beth Mead was summoned in place of Lauren James at half-time, and offered more width and drive; James had been guilty of taking too many touches and slowing England down.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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In terms of aesthetics, many recommend that your soundbar should be roughly the same width as your TV to prevent it from standing out, or at least less wide.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
Noun
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That foundation of family support has fueled its expansion into year-round programming, including automotive education, STEM experiences, scholarship awards and multiple car shows.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Harry Potter fans have a new destination to look forward to as Warner Bros. is bringing a spellbinding new theme park attraction Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island in a major expansion of the beloved franchise.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stocks had been boosted by the twin forces of better-than-expected earnings and a receding threat of recession.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tsunamis may arrive as a series of high-speed and receding waves.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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“Distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distance. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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