gaps

noun

plural of gap
1
as in holes
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) there were several visible gaps in the wall where the drywall had pulled away from the wall framing

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2
as in intervals
a break in continuity there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events

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3
as in ravines
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage thought they were stuck until they found a gap in the mountain range that they could hike through

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Recent Examples of gaps Its 100mm pixel macro lens captures 28 images per second in order to guide the jet to the gaps in your teeth. — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 Any business can run into cash-flow gaps — slow seasons, delayed invoice payments or unexpected costs can throw off even the most perfectly balanced budget. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Big demographic gaps persist The state’s target score in each category for all ages and demographics is 75. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Whether burrowing through soil or swimming through water, they’re forced to maneuver through narrow gaps in tiny pores, rocks, roots, plants or other obstacles. — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 The researchers observed bends, wiggles, kinks, gaps, branches, spurs and clumps. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 The candidates are yet to captivate voters with a robust action plan that seriously takes into account the ideological, economic, and governance gaps that enable bad actors to thrive. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Peers who share people’s language, culture, or experiences can bridge gaps in care. — Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Among other goals, the plan looks to close academic gaps, double the number of Black male teachers and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaps
  1. holes
  2. intervals
  3. ravines
  4. crevices
  5. interruptions
  6. canyons
  7. voids
  8. hiatuses
Noun
  • McIlroy surged into the top-10 on Saturday with a 7-under 63, powered by nine birdies, including three in his final four holes.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The golf course would be transformed from its original layout of three courses with 36 holes to a single 18-hole championship course, per the outlet.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • By contrast, Hims ships larger quantities of products at less frequent intervals for a discount.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Korn says that Miller would call at the two hour mark, then 20 minutes later, and in decreasing intervals until Mica was home.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of intervals
Noun
  • Lake Overstreet has about five miles of multi-use trails through live oaks (a northern Florida staple), hills and ravines surrounding a secluded 144-acre lake.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Rising from near the Aegean coast to 9,573-foot Mytikas, Greece’s highest peak, the mountain encompasses forests, ravines, limestone cliffs, and alpine habitat with unusually rich plant diversity.
    — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of ravines
Noun
  • High-pressure washing can force water into seals and crevices, damage weatherstripping, and strip paint—especially on doors that are already showing signs of chipping or peeling.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • The explosions provide different interruptions, punctuating the moment as one of Keeley’s ideas plays out in real time.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The state also acknowledged technical interruptions affecting some schools during this year’s testing window.
    — Katie Pace Miles, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of interruptions
Noun
  • Officials briefly closed a portion of the scenic coastal route Thursday afternoon as firefighters scrambled to keep the flames from running through canyons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Los Alamos, not far from Santa Fe, sits at the foot of Pajarito Mountain in a land of canyons and mesas.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of canyons
Noun
  • The depths of all four are consistent with fractures and voids documented at nearby sites.
    — Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Royals had 10 players sign with FBS programs in December, and the offensive line took a big hit, but transfers will fill those voids.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of voids
Noun
  • Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza are taking separate hiatuses from Katseye; while Bannerman’s status in the group remains unknown, Laforteza’s mental-health break will continue until she’s reassessed in September.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Haircut 100, on the other hand, took some long hiatuses as a band.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of hiatuses

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“Gaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaps. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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