lengths

noun

plural of length
1
as in expanses
a wide space or area vowed that he would journey the lengths of the earth to find her

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2
as in distances
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects the length of a professional tennis court is 78 feet from baseline to baseline

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Recent Examples of lengths Advertisement There are, in fact, chapters that have gone to great lengths to limit binge drinking. — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 As well as hearing the audio of the Princess, the three-part doc series explains how and when they were recorded, and the extraordinary lengths Diana went to in order to ensure her story could be heard. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Now, according to Rolling Stone, Seaver has also been accused of going to extreme lengths to dodge being served. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026 Because of the complex nature of the testing — which the book goes to great lengths to explain — the results are strongest for two of Hemings’s sons. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 With a light citrus scent, it’s designed for use on dry hair; apply it to the mid-lengths through the ends, and reapply as needed throughout the day. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Deryck gathered up the platinum blonde lengths and rolled them into two equal portions on either side of Megan's head, pinning and sculpting them to resemble the pointed shape of a cat ear. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026 At the same time, the collaborators sought to reveal the great lengths Coppola’s team went to make the movie possible. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 At its fastest, the robot traveled about four body lengths per minute. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengths
  1. expanses
  2. distances
  3. expansions
  4. widths
  5. stretches
Noun
  • With its affinities for isolation and, at times, imposing scale, Land art conjures archaeology and the geological sublime—vast expanses of space and time.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Arid canyons and rocky expanses with little vegetation are conducive to flash flooding and the tropical weather adds more risk, said Andrew Mangham, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    — Martín Silva Rey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanses
Noun
  • And Miami last weekend converted eight of 16 third-down attempts, mostly medium distances.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Future models are expected to fly for five to eight hours, covering distances up to 250 kilometers (155 miles) on a single deployment.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of distances
Noun
  • Should Room418 originals be successful, the company is eyeing expansions into film, television, adaptations and experiences.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The decrease in gut bacteria diversity was tied to expansions in populations of certain bad actors, such as the bacteria Enterococcus faecium.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of expansions
Noun
  • Further, the Cleary’s gently curved silhouette and slim arms provide plenty of presence without adding visual bulk, and its availability in three widths makes finding a model to fit your space easier.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
  • After correcting for background noise and distance, the researchers could compare the sound readings and compare them in relation to data on different birds’ body sizes and open beak widths.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of widths
Noun
  • The second, Stillpoint, aims to release and restore calm with a deep oil-free massage, along with rocking compressions, assisted stretches, and Kansa wand techniques.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The CloudFluff Comforter wraps you in super-soft knitted cotton that breathes and stretches, with whole-piece feather silk filling for a lofty, cozy feel without the weight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretches

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“Lengths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengths. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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