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
Their smart, aggressive defense disorients even the smoothest spacing and the most skillful shooters.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Proper spacing is important between plants and between rows.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
The public clamored for Finch to make changes, to bench the aging Conley, to start Naz Reid for Randle to improve the spacing, to play the rookies more.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Towns brought spacing and selflessness to the five.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Proper spacing is important between plants and between rows.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
The public clamored for Finch to make changes, to bench the aging Conley, to start Naz Reid for Randle to improve the spacing, to play the rookies more.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Towns brought spacing and selflessness to the five.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
Noun
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Even on Zoom, the Wyoming sky is clearly in the background, with an expanse of ranch land stretching out into the distance.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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The president’s visit was signaled on Sunday, when the Federal Aviation Administration issued a VIP movement notification for Tuesday — an advisory that restricts flights within a distance typically reserved for the president.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The twister traveled a total of 8.2 miles with a maximum path width of 800 yards, according to the Weather Service.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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White sneakers for women with flat feet: Those with flat feet should look for white sneakers with a wide width.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
Noun
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
29 June 2025
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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