STRIKING DISTANCE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

striking distance

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Definition of striking distance

as in shouting distance

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Recent Examples of striking distance Parvati Shallow, one of the show’s most popular players and one of the undeniable faces of the franchise, is in striking distance of a second victory in her fifth time competing on the show. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025 But the combination of outside factors — including the fact Trump won’t be on the ticket to help Republicans in the midterms — still puts Democrats in striking distance of the Speaker’s gavel. — Mike Lillis, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025 With five minutes left and Denver in striking distance from the 7-yard line, Nix stared down rookie Pat Bryant for two seconds on an open slant, didn't move his feet, and had a scoring chance wiped out as Abdul Carter tipped away his pass. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025 Stroud, operating without wide receivers Christian Kirk and Tank Dell, and an offensive line that returned one starter, in right tackle Tytus Howard, kept Houston in striking distance. — Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for striking distance

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shouting distance

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They are headed to Petco Park to start a three-game series tonight, with a chance to bury the Padres this weekend, or, let the Padres get within shouting distance again.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The hotel does offer dedicated Family Rooms, where a large room with a king bed connects to a smaller room with twin beds, perfect for keeping the kids within shouting distance while maintaining your own space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026

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