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
Check plant labels to ensure proper spacing and planting depth.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Plant Correctly Zinnias need to be planted in full sun with proper spacing for good airflow to prevent disease.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The type of tomato plant and whether it is supported with staking or caging factors into spacing.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
When the spacing is right, San Diego can suffocate opponents, tilt the field and create the kind of attacking rhythm that made last year’s expansion season feel so ahead of schedule.
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Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Plant Correctly Zinnias need to be planted in full sun with proper spacing for good airflow to prevent disease.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The type of tomato plant and whether it is supported with staking or caging factors into spacing.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
When the spacing is right, San Diego can suffocate opponents, tilt the field and create the kind of attacking rhythm that made last year’s expansion season feel so ahead of schedule.
—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spacing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
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During a 2002 visitor survey, though, the majority of day-use visitors reported hiking 10 miles or less, and the most common distance hiked was 5 miles, Patterson reports.
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
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Ronaldo is clearly more economical with his running — staying more static between the width of the goalposts — meaning Portugal are less fluid across the front line.
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Large vents, openings, and aerodynamic tunnels dominate the rear bodywork, creating a sense of lightness despite the car’s width.
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Others, such as vanpooling and Capitol Corridor, vary in cost depending on the length of the commute.
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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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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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