span 1 of 2

verb

Definition of spannext
as in to measure
to find out the size, extent, or amount of tried to span the distance between the two trees by eye alone

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span

2 of 2

noun

1
as in pair

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as in year

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Recent Examples of span
Verb
The Big 12 followed suit on Wednesday but took it up a notch, with its ban spanning across all sports. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Bluecore Energy’s warehouse spans 10,000 square feet at Berth 48. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
In the span of less than a week this July, surgeons at a Southern California hospital raced to save the lives of two women suffering from alarmingly similar brain hemorrhages. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The Kia Sportage was stuck on the lip of one end of the bridge, causing the span to become inoperable, the sheriff’s office said. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for span
Recent Examples of Synonyms for span
  1. measure
  2. pair
  3. year
  4. gauge
  5. couple
  6. space
  7. scale
  8. yoke
Verb
  • The minimum safe thickness is a threshold that measures a tank’s ability to contain the pressure of the liquid and support the tank’s weight, the report said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These supernovas were used as a kind of cosmological measuring stick to uncover a mysterious force called dark energy that was causing the universe to expand — a discovery that earned the Nobel Prize in 2011.
    — Joe Palca, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of measure
Noun
  • Golday already knows two defensive positions and pairs his flexibility with outstanding special teams ability.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Rod Patrick, known for its wide spectrum of available sizes among the 15,000 pairs of in-stock boots, sells premium and bespoke boots to a discerning client who appreciates attentive service.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of pair
Noun
  • Who cares who is on the bill at Daisy Chain Fields next year, if heat stroke is taking a hiatus?
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fourth-year pro might have had some value on the trade market, but the Raiders could see more value in having him as an insurance option for Cousins if Mendoza isn’t ready to play just yet.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of year
Verb
  • At The Old Mill Restaurant in East Tennessee, Tim Fulton was in his office, trying to gauge how many devotees would pour into Dollywood in the coming days.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • MyStarChain will present its blockchain voting platform MyStarPick, and HiStranger will introduce Insight Flow, a tool that reads biosignals to gauge audience emotional response.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of gauge
Noun
  • How happy couples avoid this fight Healthy couples absolutely still notice when things are lopsided.
    — Mark Travers, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoor bars and tents are being set up for the crowds expected for the bull-riding event that evening, and couples of all ages hold hands and wander the brick streets.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of couple
Noun
  • Assign the task, organize the space, or clarify the expectation.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The fragrance is a delicious mix of sweet, fruity, and floral, thanks to notes of citrus, agave, and jasmine, offering a bright and cheerful scent to your space.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of space
Verb
  • The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • As set out in a recent regulatory filing, DraftKings has agreed to pay up to $30 million in a marketing agreement with media platform HardScope, Kalish’s newest endeavor to help scale creator brands.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of scale
Noun
  • The yoke seam runs inverted, sitting over the leg panel rather than beneath it.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The yoke-like steering features hammered aluminum bits, referencing the armor worn by medieval knights.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of yoke

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

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