gaps

NOUN

break, breach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chasm crack cut difference disagreement disparity divergence divide division hole inconsistency rift void

STRONG

aperture arroyo blank caesura canyon cleft clove cranny crevice defile discontinuity fracture gorge gulch gully hiatus hollow interlude intermission interruption interstice interval lacuna lull notch opening orifice pause ravine recess rent respite rest rupture separation slit slot space vacuity

WEAK

interspace

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement alikeness closure harmony juncture likeness sameness similarity

STRONG

closing continuation energy solid

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gaps

"Our findings could help geologists reinterpret other ancient continental interiors where similarly large gaps occur in records, offering a better understanding of how Earth's continents have changed over hundreds of millions of years."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026

It aims to help companies bridge expertise gaps "to move towards real-world application", said Zhao Han, deputy director of the ZJU institute behind the school.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

As they’ve related online, these already resource-strapped nonprofits have lost troves of data, are struggling to continue their operations, and have been left unable to make up the technology gaps with alternative services.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

Fill in the knowledge gaps: Early on, Chime and his co-founders wanted to grow from 10 people to 50 without sacrificing their culture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

Sunlight trickled in through gaps in the ceiling.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia