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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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as in intervals
a break in continuity
there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events
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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
The city also stands to face future budget gaps of over $7 billion next year and over $9 billion the year after, per City Hall’s numbers.
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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, bringing attention to schedules, systems, health habits, chores, and process gaps.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
So associations like the National Association of Secretaries of State are trying to step up and fill some of those gaps.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
What passengers should know Advocates say visually impaired travelers can request assistance in advance, but gaps in communication and staffing still exist, particularly during delays or cancellations.
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Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Soon the people who do that tending will gather in Paris, a thousand of them, at the Foundation's annual Wikimania conference, translators, scientists, retirees and teenagers debating how to close knowledge gaps and keep the record honest.
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Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Despite some large gaps heading into Friday, legislative Democrats and the governor had already closed several other ones.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Economists have warned the increase in tax revenue is temporary and note persistent gaps between spending and revenue.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, bringing attention to schedules, systems, health habits, chores, and process gaps.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
So associations like the National Association of Secretaries of State are trying to step up and fill some of those gaps.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
What passengers should know Advocates say visually impaired travelers can request assistance in advance, but gaps in communication and staffing still exist, particularly during delays or cancellations.
—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Soon the people who do that tending will gather in Paris, a thousand of them, at the Foundation's annual Wikimania conference, translators, scientists, retirees and teenagers debating how to close knowledge gaps and keep the record honest.
—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Despite some large gaps heading into Friday, legislative Democrats and the governor had already closed several other ones.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Economists have warned the increase in tax revenue is temporary and note persistent gaps between spending and revenue.
—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaps
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After shooting 1-over 71 on Saturday, James made bogey on his final two holes and finished Sunday’s final round at 3-over 73.
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On a building near where the shooting occurred, bullet holes were seen on its facade, including a crack in an apartment window.
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On a fickle morning in Miami—the kind where patches of sunshine give way to intervals of torrential rain—Learner Tien has taken shelter deep inside Hard Rock Stadium, the obliging home of the Dolphins, a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and, at the moment, the Miami Open.
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Both are big enough to wander through, with hammocks strung at intervals and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout.
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The gardens were developed in the 1930s on a site featuring natural ravines, now crossed by suspension bridges and laced with trails.
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.
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This involves sealing all cracks, crevices and entry points with materials that won't degrade over time.
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How to Use Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio.
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The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.
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These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
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At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
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The drive from Las Vegas offers more to see and do along the way, including exploring narrow slot canyons in stunning Cathedral Gorge State Park and wandering through the infamous Wild West town of Pioche, Nevada.
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If these voids aren't filled with credible information, employees will interpret events themselves, often leading to rumors that may or may not be true.
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Researchers found that the solar wind experiments created tiny voids within the mineral structure.
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
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