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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
For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The gas can seep into homes through cracks in foundations or basement floors; gaps around pipes, cables, or utility lines; construction joints where walls and floors meet; and crawlspaces or dirt floors, the county said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Tiny gaps around garages, vents, gutters, and foundations let mice squeeze inside unless openings are properly sealed.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Over the course of the first nine episodes made available for review, the doctors do their best to patch up the gaps in people’s lives where a social safety net should be.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
There were gaps and cracks at the metal flashing joints throughout the cook lines.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Last season, albeit in a small sample, provided glimpses of James’ willingness to let Doncic and Reaves run the show as ball handlers while James filled in the gaps in other areas and picked his spots as a ball handler.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Taking away automatic renewal also dissuades employers from offering jobs to H-4 holders out of concerns about potential employment gaps, Peddibhotla added.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Medicaid, direct-to-consumer offerings could fill gaps Lakdawalla said the direct-to-consumer offerings under the deal could be useful for people who are underinsured, uninsured or may not have coverage for obesity medicines.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaps
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Officers saw multiple bullet holes on the metal fence dividing the properties and shell casings in his backyard, the affidavit said.—
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Add a pass rusher with the first pick, a receiver in Round 2 and then spend heavily on patching holes in free agency.—
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Users can also select between four timer settings at one-hour intervals.—
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Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.—
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So where fiber connections may be expensive to make (think rivers and ravines, for instance), or where permitting is very challenging, FSO could provide just the solution.—
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However, the weeks surrounding them can provide spectacular views of their own, as the line separating night from day, known as the terminator, sweeps across its surface, throwing ancient craters, ravines and mountain ranges into relief.—
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Pay extra attention to seams and crevices.—
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The best way to thwart this is to check around your property for potential sheltering spots and to seal holes and crevices with wood, hardware cloth, or another sturdy material.—
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The hospitals are prepared to continue offering care despite any pending work interruptions, according to officials, who said patients should not avoid or delay seeking help for any medical emergencies.—
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In the meantime, Payton didn’t express much frustration over the interruptions to the team’s bye-week preparation.—
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Guests will have the chance to explore gorgeous beaches, canyons and cliffs outside, then relax by Mailena’s pool or in the Wellness and Longevity Center, featuring saunas, sensory deprivation tanks and biohacking suites.—
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That time, the fire department fought back with an almost orchestral force — convoys of trucks, helicopters hovering low in the smoke, tankers trailing lines of crimson retardant through the canyons.—
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That disaster killed not just elite athletes but also their coaches, leaving seismic voids in US figure skating for generations to come.—
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From vast rings that encircle stars to mysterious voids that seem to swallow light, the cosmos is a playground for the bizarre.—
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Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.—
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After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.—
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“Gaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaps. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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