shouting distance

noun

Synonyms of shouting distance next

: a short distance : easy reach

—usually used with within

lived within shouting distance of her cousins

Examples of shouting distance in a Sentence

We live within shouting distance of my parents. he's within shouting distance of being the winningest coach in college basketball history

Recent Examples on the Web

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But here and there amid the Palisades and Eaton fires, in places not protected by the private fire crews of the wealthy, a home survived – an apparent miracle – raising questions about how one structure can make it through while others within shouting distance burn to the ground. —

Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025 The fact that the Rangers are still in shouting distance after that awful stretch also shows how weak the wild-card race is. —

Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 It is believed the Mets may be slightly higher as of Saturday night, but the respective offers appear to be within shouting distance. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024 Bitcoin itself, which came within shouting distance of the $100,000 milestone last week, retreated on Monday. —

Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shouting distance

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of shouting distance was in 1930

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“Shouting distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shouting%20distance. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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