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as in lengths
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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as in expanses
a wide space or area
a region marked by great, featureless distances
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as in retreats
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Recent Examples of distances
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Driving distances are short, while towns and villages are close.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The magnetic field strength is similar to that of Jupiter, and Neptune’s magnetosphere extends out to far greater distances than the gap between GJ 436 and its planet.
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John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Wrexham do, at least, finish on home soil against Bristol City, while Christmas is relatively kind, certainly in terms of distances covered with Boxing Day bringing a trip to Stoke City, followed by home games.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The system challenges the idea that gas giant planets form at distances equivalent to 2 to 3 times the distance between Earth and the sun in the disks of gas and dust that surround stars during their infancy.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
The fly doesn’t travel big distances and moves more frequently on infested livestock.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Sourcing materials and assembling battery packs near Elysian’s operational facilities is intended to shorten international shipping distances.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Driving distances are short, while towns and villages are close.
—
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The magnetic field strength is similar to that of Jupiter, and Neptune’s magnetosphere extends out to far greater distances than the gap between GJ 436 and its planet.
—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Wrexham do, at least, finish on home soil against Bristol City, while Christmas is relatively kind, certainly in terms of distances covered with Boxing Day bringing a trip to Stoke City, followed by home games.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The system challenges the idea that gas giant planets form at distances equivalent to 2 to 3 times the distance between Earth and the sun in the disks of gas and dust that surround stars during their infancy.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
The fly doesn’t travel big distances and moves more frequently on infested livestock.
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Sourcing materials and assembling battery packs near Elysian’s operational facilities is intended to shorten international shipping distances.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distances
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In some cases, tech companies and developers in Georgia and elsewhere are going to great lengths to secure power — and to do so fast.
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And Hollywood insider Rob Shuter reports that not everyone is happy about the lengths she’s gone to keep her wedding private.
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Surrounded by wide open expanses of the Santa Monica Mountains, this modern abode has a direct connection with its surroundings via the sliding doors and casement windows that swing open to beckon in fresh air and sunlight.
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For example, the warmer temperatures in the El Niño region are happening in the context of warmer than normal temperatures across vast expanses in the Pacific.
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When Aries pushes harder, Cancer retreats further, and neither feels understood.
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As natural gas output partially retreats, global seaborne coal shipments to the region have risen, even if China and India are insourcing more domestic coal.
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Meta ditches Ray-Ban and adds Kylie Jenner.
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Fulda all but ditches his ambitious partner Chaton (Vincent Dedienne), in order to team up with Stéphane to get to the bottom of the endless pig-slaughter, and to put paid to the local superstition that Brun’s ghost may be the culprit.
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Several spacings and gaps were potential vermin entrances including spacing and gaps between floor boards, a vertical air gap along double front doors and on the ceiling above the ice cream chest freezer in the retail aisle.
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More distant spacings will leave gaps in the bed.
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Space exploration is entering a new era, mirroring historical expansions where lasting wealth stemmed from infrastructure, not just initial discoveries.
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Republicans said the expansions from the pandemic era went too far and tried to persuade Democrats to fund a temporary spending bill that didn't address the expiring ACA subsidies, with promises of discussing ways to continue the subsidies later.
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The common assumption is that love recedes visibly, through arguments or a loud rupture.
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But, even with the end so near, my thoughts turn ahead to preparations for another trip when the water recedes a bit.
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And a $208 million Rural Health Transformation award now lets Arkansas confront the maternity care deserts the national conversation overlooks—because when the nearest delivery unit is an hour away, distance itself is a risk factor.
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Set against the backdrop of Burns’ native city of Liverpool, the drama revolves around a 17-year-old soldier who deserts his post during the Iraq war.
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“Distances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distances. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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