as in to measure
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
tried to span the distance between the two trees by eye alone
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Recent Examples of span
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The stations, selected in concert with public feedback surveys, span four boroughs.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne's love story spanned four decades before the rock star passed away on Tuesday, July 22 — just two weeks after the couple celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Verb
Great white sharks' life span are typically between 30 and 40 years old, but according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration some can live past age 70.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The stations, selected in concert with public feedback surveys, span four boroughs.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Noun
From Mackinaw City in the south to St. Ignace in the north, the bridge spans the meeting point between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, two of the region's five Great Lakes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne's love story spanned four decades before the rock star passed away on Tuesday, July 22 — just two weeks after the couple celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for span
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Each group was administered C. difficile weekly for four weeks, and their microbiota was examined to measure bacterial load and C. difficile resistance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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The body is average size among full-frame peers, measuring 4.0 by 5.5 by 2.9 inches (HWD) and weighing just short of 1.5 pounds without a lens attached.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hiked Camelback Mountain over the weekend, donning a pair of bluejeans to climb the popular peak during what is often Arizona’s hottest month of the year.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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When the camera panned to a couple embracing in the crowd, the pair quickly tried to dodge the spotlight.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Plus, any tax savings actions must be taken before the year ends, so a mid-year review ensures there is adequate time to execute any new tax strategies that are advantageous to your business.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Iran has seen a more than 40% decrease in rainfall this year compared to the long-term average, and the Tehran Regional Water Company says dams that supply the capital are at about 21% of their capacity, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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The report said 89 of 100 cities improved on a separate category that gauges both aerobic and strength activity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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With one community college working to find ways to show that more training and education meant lower crime rates in the area, and another finding metrics to gauge improvements in mental health and social connections.—
Edward Conroy,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The moment sparked fan speculation and internet sleuths uncovered the shy couple's identity — CEO Astronomer Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, both of whom were discovered to be married to separate people.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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In the past couple of years, Soon-Shiong has expressed a desire to feature more conservative voices at the Los Angeles Times.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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The town has long been a welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community, and that openness shows up in everything from the art to the hospitality to the food.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Event spaces are also getting an upgrade, with the inclusion of an esports gaming area and new conference rooms.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Faced with rising prices on everything from rent to groceries, many Michiganders are scaling back on summer travel.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Aerogels are more rigid than hydrogels, so both liquid water and water vapor can be transported through their pores, and the only thing that previously held these materials back was their tendency to perform less efficiently as they were scaled up.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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Our Founding Fathers threw off the yoke of colonial rule and forged a new democratic nation, a shining city on the hill.—
Nicole Bibbins Sedaca,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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That would put yoke on MacFarland’s face that is already smeared with a Denver omelette after Mikko’s postseason performance.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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“Span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/span. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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