gaps

noun

plural of gap
1
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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2
as in intervals
a break in continuity there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events

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3
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 New gaps between teeth, or a bite that suddenly feels different, are worth a dentist visit rather than a wait-and-see approach. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 For the ultimate flattering shape, they are designed with a contoured mid-rise waistband and a slightly relaxed fit around the hips and thighs to prevent annoying pant gaps. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 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. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026 The problem, inherent to the design, has always been the physical gaps between those individual boxes. — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 The model assigns Morocco a higher probability than either the sportsbook or the prediction market, with gaps of roughly three percentage points in both cases. — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Challenges remain, including data accuracy limits and patient adherence gaps. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Casemiro was able to coast through performances against poor Haiti and Scotland sides in two of Brazil’s group stage games, but Morocco provided much sterner opposition that exposed some worrying gaps in midfield. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026 For the new study, scientists examined DNA markers from across the Golden Man’s genome, using statistical methods to fill in gaps where DNA data was damaged or missing. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaps
  1. holes
  2. intervals
  3. ravines
  4. crevices
  5. interruptions
  6. canyons
  7. voids
  8. hiatuses
Noun
  • The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Plus, Hannah Vanbiber uncovers why World Cup players are cutting holes in their socks.
    — The Athletic, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • When asked to run similar projections while modeling for factors such as return variability, family income and investor behavior, Morningstar showcases a more subdued picture of financial health for account holders at the same intervals.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • NayaDaya's approach uses a three-question survey conducted in waves during integration (typically 1-2 days after closing, then at recurring intervals).
    — Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of intervals
Noun
  • The gardens were developed in the 1930s on a site featuring natural ravines, now crossed by suspension bridges and laced with trails.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Definition of ravines
Noun
  • From clever watermelon slicers to brushes designed to slide into tight crevices, shop more surprisingly useful gadgets below.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • In it, pieces of raw fish are put in the cracks, crevices, and folds of the skin of Zach Holmes, another of the new cast members, who is a large man.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Definition of interruptions
Noun
  • Known for its famous slot canyons, Zion is ideal for hiking and canyoneering—though that doesn’t mean the less athletic traveler will come up short on things to do.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • From the layer-cake buttes of Badlands National Park to the winding canyons of the Black Hills, this part of South Dakota is legendary.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of canyons
Noun
  • 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.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Researchers found that the solar wind experiments created tiny voids within the mineral structure.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Definition of voids
Noun
  • Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 May 2026
  • Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 May 2026
Definition of hiatuses

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