as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the spacing of the houses was a little tight
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Recent Examples of spacing
The 3-pointer and floor spacing became increasingly important, and repeatedly feeding the post decreased in value.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
All memos in the governor’s office are written in 12 point Century Gothic font with specific spacing between lines, formatting that his aides say helps him with his disability.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Cataford’s understanding of how to play and read off his linemates has typically been his biggest strength, and it’s complemented by a good feel on the puck and a heady use of spacing.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The spacing of trees on a slope is important.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
All memos in the governor’s office are written in 12 point Century Gothic font with specific spacing between lines, formatting that his aides say helps him with his disability.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Cataford’s understanding of how to play and read off his linemates has typically been his biggest strength, and it’s complemented by a good feel on the puck and a heady use of spacing.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The spacing of trees on a slope is important.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
Noun
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Inside stood several farmhouses cozily positioned within a comfortable walking distance from one another.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Those questions signaled their belief that anyone occupying that office should maintain their distance from the president and uphold the Justice Department’s independence.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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