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
Oklahoma State plays just slightly slower than Iowa State (72 possessions per game versus 74) but the spacing holds even better.
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Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For example, building codes do not regulate the spacing of homes and the flammability of certain materials.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Coverage is the concern, with spotty zone awareness/spacing and the risk of being mismatched in man.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Golden State leans into pace, spacing and a willingness to live beyond the arc.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For example, building codes do not regulate the spacing of homes and the flammability of certain materials.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Coverage is the concern, with spotty zone awareness/spacing and the risk of being mismatched in man.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Golden State leans into pace, spacing and a willingness to live beyond the arc.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacing
Noun
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Despite decades of extensive research, covering the average distance of 140 million miles — orders of magnitude farther than the Moon — with a human crew remains a distant goal.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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Across the way sits Sherwood Island State Park, and views stretch to the Long Island Sound in the near distance.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nanoplastics are the very smallest particles, about 1,000th the average width of a human hair, and are most likely to get inside the human body.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that chair-and-a-half recliners of 45 to 50 inches in width will be difficult to find a matching recliner slipcover for.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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What is going to be most interesting to watch unfold on Sunday is how teams/manufacturers and their plethora of engineers attempt to use the new stage lengths to their advantage.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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