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as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
in the space of a few minutes the room had filled up
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as in gap
an incomplete or deficient area
the cancellation created a huge space in the dentist's schedule for that day
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Recent Examples of space
About This Week In Space This Week in Space covers the new space age.
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Space.com Staff, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
On one end, a formal living and dining space with an elegant fireplace overlooks the glittering city lights, tall ceilings and herringbone floors bookending this impressive backdrop for hosting.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Hasina's ouster has left both political as well as security vacuums, giving more space to religious radicals.
—Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
These deep jewel tones feel very indulgent and give a space instant character and a welcoming feel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Space.com Staff, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
On one end, a formal living and dining space with an elegant fireplace overlooks the glittering city lights, tall ceilings and herringbone floors bookending this impressive backdrop for hosting.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Hasina's ouster has left both political as well as security vacuums, giving more space to religious radicals.
—Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
These deep jewel tones feel very indulgent and give a space instant character and a welcoming feel.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for space
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What's New The cargo ship Ursa Major, which sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an engine room explosion, is the latest incident that has raised questions about the seaworthiness of Russia's ships and deals another blow to its seagoing capabilities.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Relying on harsh overhead lighting can cause a room to feel clinical and cold while too few lights make a room feel dim and sleepy.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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Frank Shorter of Cary, N.C., had been thinking of buying an EV for a while, sometime in the next few years.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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This way, there’s no sense of urgency and both people can settle in to shop for a while. 6.Stephanie Coultress O'Neill, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The gap is still too wide and there remain critical issues in cloud AI privacy and Android malware to overcome.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The gap between a benchmark’s introduction and its saturation has decreased significantly in recent years.Tharin Pillay, TIME, 24 Dec. 2024
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That, Rust said, is when Crosby will pick up the slack and heat up.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Still, head coach Hugh Coleman said a group of underclassmen transfers as well as some rising upperclassmen have picked up the slack and kept the positive momentum going.Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Dec. 2024
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Invest a few million in infrastructure to make a few million in gate revenue — that’s a tidy bit of business.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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So some of the stuff that was really cutting-edge and contemporary about that novel would've seemed a little bit passé.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 25 Dec. 2024
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Fans anticipating new music from Lil Baby and Gunna will only have their past work to fill the void for now.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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These objections aside, the simple fact is that no one can say for certain what Trump’s mass deportation plan will look like because no specifics have been revealed, with the administration instead filling the void with dangerous rhetoric.David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Both, however, have leeway built in to offer multiple rewards of varying amounts based on a tip's outcome.CBS News, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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While still subject to fiduciary duties and SEC oversight, RIAs generally have more leeway in discussing and potentially recommending crypto assets to their clients.Steve Larsen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Navy half of the stadium exploded while the West Point side fell silent, having seen a massive chance to get back in the game go by the wayside in the span of about two minutes on the game clock.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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He has been targeted 30 times in the past two games — the most among all players during that span.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Space.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/space. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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