as in inch
a very small distance or degree
the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach
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Recent Examples of stone's throw
The property, located a stone's throw from the opera, offers a commanding view of Lake Zürich.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023
The brick-and-mortar shop, opened by former law enforcement and military veterans, is only a stone's throw away from the stand on Brown Avenue, and is a worth while stop for those who'd like to grab a scoop of the shop's signature gelato.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
The setting for The Truman Show, its downtown offers quaint cafes, as well as food vendors in airstream trailers, just a stone's throw away from the sugar-white sand beach.
—Cristina Corvino, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023
Nestled in Montecito, which is a stone's throw away from downtown Santa Barbara, this listing gives the notoriously laidback California lifestyle a refined and downright luxurious twist.
—Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 12 Jan. 2023
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023
The brick-and-mortar shop, opened by former law enforcement and military veterans, is only a stone's throw away from the stand on Brown Avenue, and is a worth while stop for those who'd like to grab a scoop of the shop's signature gelato.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
The setting for The Truman Show, its downtown offers quaint cafes, as well as food vendors in airstream trailers, just a stone's throw away from the sugar-white sand beach.
—Cristina Corvino, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023
Nestled in Montecito, which is a stone's throw away from downtown Santa Barbara, this listing gives the notoriously laidback California lifestyle a refined and downright luxurious twist.
—Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 12 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone's throw
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Total ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch and snow accumulations up to 6 inches are expected above 3,500 feet.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Boston will be dry by 7 p.m. In the West, 3 to 6 inches of rain is possible for the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range through Tuesday morning.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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This classic sports bar with over 20 TVs is steps from the Town Lift on lower Main Street.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the absence of more stringent controls, the public can take steps to prevent the situation from worsening: avoiding raw milk and dead birds, for starters.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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Bitcoin itself, which came within shouting distance of the $100,000 milestone last week, retreated on Monday.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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After the accident in October, Lula was left with a cut on the back of his head, slightly above his neck.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the coup de gras on the final night might been the sight of policemen on horses that were adorned by giant friendship bracelets around their necks.Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Stone's throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone%27s%20throw. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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