STONE'S THROW Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

stone's throw

noun

Definition of stone's throw

as in inch

a very small distance or degree the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach

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Recent Examples of stone's throw The brick-and-mortar shop, opened by former law enforcement and military veterans, is only a stone's throw away from the stand on Brown Avenue, and is a worth while stop for those who'd like to grab a scoop of the shop's signature gelato. — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023 The setting for The Truman Show, its downtown offers quaint cafes, as well as food vendors in airstream trailers, just a stone's throw away from the sugar-white sand beach. — Cristina Corvino, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023 Situated within a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in the chic 16th arrondissement, the Shangri-La is sophistication and luxury at its finest. — Claire Stern, ELLE, 17 Jan. 2023 The Cambria Hotel in downtown Dallas is located a stone's throw from the Dallas Convention Center. — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2021 See All Example Sentences for stone's throw

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Noun

Each 27x14x15-inch bag has a 24-gallon capacity, can accommodate up to 100 pounds, and can be used for longer-term storage, too.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
That is technically true but completely beside the point, the public health equivalent of noting that the tide has only crept up a few inches while standing in a basement that is starting to flood.

— A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of inch

Noun

This week, just steps from the garden, Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (mYSLm), a 43,000-square-foot museum designed by the architectural firm Studio KO, opens its doors to the public.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
The crucial step was making the two charge sheets nearly equal.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of step

Noun

Given Detroit remains within shouting distance of the postseason, given the team has played so well since June 1, other players could stay, and the Tigers could avoid punting entirely on this season.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 July 2026
They are headed to Petco Park to start a three-game series tonight, with a chance to bury the Padres this weekend, or, let the Padres get within shouting distance again.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of shouting distance

Noun

Canales told reporters postgame that Evans’ absence was related to a neck injury.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
The British do retain the order of the NYRA morning line by narrowly keeping Golden Tempo at 5-2 as the top favorite, with Renegade breathing down his neck at 10-3 and at one bookmaker at 16-5.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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