Thesaurus results for SPACING

spacing

noun

ˈspā-siŋ

Definition of spacing

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 researchers also considered the spacing between satellites. — Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Other defensible space requirements have been on the books for decades, and dictate how homeowners must manage their yard through the spacing of trees, the removal of dead vegetation and other precautions. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 It is planned through orientation, spacing, acoustics, circulation, landscape, service routes, and the careful placement of moments throughout a property. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The spacing will not be as precise, but the results will be the same. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spacing

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To study dark energy, Roman will measure how gravity bends light across large cosmic distances — creating a 3D map of dark matter in the process.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Shawn Ryan Tackling a distance like that will need considerably more solar area, but Ryan has ruled out the obvious fix of simply widening his current upright bike and plastering it with panels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of distance

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The trail starts as a wide paved path before transitioning after about a third of a mile to a dirt path of varying widths.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Kosup said a key challenge of determining the right ways to retrofit the bridge is the need to maintain the width of two navigational channels on the bridge’s eastern side near San Diego.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of width

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Showstopper marble bathrooms have walk-in showers spanning almost the entire length of the room, freestanding bathtubs, and outdoor showers in verdant courtyards.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
The first two belong to the same patent family and concern tools used to assemble digital garments from two-dimensional pattern pieces, including functions that help designers match the lengths of segments being virtually sewn together.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

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