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
The image was snapped at a slight angle, concealing the fact that numerous rings are bunched together at the center, and the inter-ring spacing grows larger on the periphery.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Texas needs a little more variety on offense; ideally, Shay Holle gets going from long range, but the spacing has to come from someone.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The directionality, the spacing, the color—Trump’s strands can take on an almost translucent quality, so that whatever is behind him affects the hue of the hair.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
However, there are several inflation reports to come before the FOMC meets again after January, given the spacing of the subsequent meetings in the first half of 2025.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Texas needs a little more variety on offense; ideally, Shay Holle gets going from long range, but the spacing has to come from someone.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The directionality, the spacing, the color—Trump’s strands can take on an almost translucent quality, so that whatever is behind him affects the hue of the hair.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
However, there are several inflation reports to come before the FOMC meets again after January, given the spacing of the subsequent meetings in the first half of 2025.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
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Most likely to be mistaken for D.C. United from a distance: Charlotte FC David: There’s not nearly enough Carolina blue going on in this kit for a team representing the Tar Heel state and with a coach named Dean Smith.—
Brooks Peck,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Breakdown The only fighter to go the distance with Beterbiev, Bivol looks to even the score with the man who handed him his first career loss.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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They’re finished with subtle whiskering at the thighs, thick cuffs around the ankles, and 23-inch leg openings that are the perfect width to let a pair of pointy-toe heels peek through.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The width of the spot is greater than 6 centimeters (approximately the size of a pencil eraser), although melanoma could be diagnosed at smaller sizes.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fate of Gaza has been discussed at length, including a proposal from President Donald Trump to remove residents from Gaza and redevelop the land, a proposal that drew widespread backlash, with some calling it ethnic cleansing.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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