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as in hole
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
there were several visible gaps in the wall where the drywall had pulled away from the wall framing
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as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events
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as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a gap in his understanding
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
thought they were stuck until they found a gap in the mountain range that they could hike through
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Recent Examples of gap
According to our analysis, the biggest price gaps are for alcoholic products, bakery apple pie, watermelon and charcoal.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
The gap between the two nations, in terms of soccer history and raw talent, could not have been more stark.
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Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
And the gap in prices between the major brands and unbranded sellers is even wider when there’s less competition.
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Jerry McNerney,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Four minutes later, Cucurella sent a pass to Oyarzabal, who was left unmarked because David Alaba had left a large gap between himself and the forward.
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Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
The gap between the two nations, in terms of soccer history and raw talent, could not have been more stark.
—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
And the gap in prices between the major brands and unbranded sellers is even wider when there’s less competition.
—
Jerry McNerney,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Four minutes later, Cucurella sent a pass to Oyarzabal, who was left unmarked because David Alaba had left a large gap between himself and the forward.
—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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When asked to run similar projections while modeling for factors such as return variability, family income and investor behavior, Morningstar showcases a more subdued picture of financial health for account holders at the same intervals.
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Participants also self-selected their time interval, and outcomes were self-reported, which may introduce participant bias.
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After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.
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It was meant to fill a void in a fragmented and historically slow infrastructure.
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Flames crossed west over the Dolores River and made a push up the canyon and onto the rim, Operations Section Chief Toby Cook said in an update Saturday morning.
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Well over four million people visit each year, so those looking to avoid the masses may want to consider heading to the less-popular North Rim of the canyon.
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Cleaning every inch of a car interior is a daunting task, with dirt somehow making its way into every crevice between cupholders and seatbelts.
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In the footage, the sound of barking can be heard coming from a dark crevice in the rubble.
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The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.
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Conducted at Longcheer Technology’s electronics manufacturing facility, the robots carried out tasks including tablet inspection, defect sorting, and material transport without interruption.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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In it, Pearson delivered an opening monologue about his desire to quit dancing.
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In his sixth and widely expected final World Cup, Argentinian Lionel Messi has scored six times already, including a hat trick in his opening game, catapulting the 39-year-old past Miroslav Klose’s 2014 record of 16 World Cup goals.
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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