1
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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2
as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events
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3
as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
a gap in his understanding
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4
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
Instead, Levi channels his inner MacGyver and spans the gap in a single go.
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The stakes may be particularly high in Boston, which in 2021 had one of the largest racial homeownership gaps in the nation.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The fund will focus on producing international movies and TV series with a strong European emphasis, addressing a market gap in securing new investments for the development and production phases of audiovisual projects.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
This might work best for couples who experience a lot of tension because of an earning gap in the relationship.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The stakes may be particularly high in Boston, which in 2021 had one of the largest racial homeownership gaps in the nation.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The fund will focus on producing international movies and TV series with a strong European emphasis, addressing a market gap in securing new investments for the development and production phases of audiovisual projects.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
This might work best for couples who experience a lot of tension because of an earning gap in the relationship.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
Noun
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Three bogeys and a par across his last four holes, compounded by two horror close-range misses, resigned him to a closing 69.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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New York's biggest hole is in the infield, and Arenado would fill it in a big way.—
Zach Pressnell,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yates was withdrawn at half-time of his most recent league start, the 5-0 defeat at Bournemouth, after a less than inspiring first 45 minutes all round that could have seen Forest go in at the interval more than just a goal down.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave, heating in 15-second intervals until smooth.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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The regime of 1984 erases the old truths in order to fill the void with new ones.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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That could give Star Wars an opening to fill the void for big blockbuster entertainment.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Several viewpoints offer vertigo-inducing views into the canyon and the river far below.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Critics also point to the way the stunning property is used, with the ocean not coming into play enough and the large canyon only really being used on one hole.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Primarily bottom dwellers, the species prefers to hide in crevices or under rocks and debris in the water.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Then, take a spoon and carve out the center of your strawberry, forming a small crevice to hold your liquor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now Marylanders are experiencing high-cost electric bills and could experience service interruptions and blackouts.—
Teresa Reilly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
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The 2013 study also found that women were nearly five times as likely as men to report sleep interruptions as a result of caregiving, usually for a child.—
Melinda Wenner Moyer,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Gorge is monitored by two snipers on annual rotations, each stationed on opposite sides of the ravine.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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These structures dot a ravine that functioned as a natural route between the nearby coast and other inland settlements, archaeologists said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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As the puck hit the ice for the opening faceoff in the U.S. and Canada’s round-robin meeting, Team USA player Matthew Tkachuk and Canada’s Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves in a spirited bout.—
Lauren Merola,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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If forced out of a current role, there might not be another opening available for them, and such relief of authority is generally a career-ender.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gap. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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