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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Given his opportunity after Reims were relegated to the French second tier last season, Zabi played a variety of roles across the width of the pitch.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
At the Bowl, from a distance, even screens that fill up two-thirds of the width of the stage can feel postage stamp-sized.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of width

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Cooler weather calls for longer lengths (though bobs are still très chic and very much welcome) and warmer, richer color.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
But Radica still manages to keep base weight down between 500 and 575 lb (227 and 261 kg), depending upon truck size/bed length.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of length

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