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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

Example Sentences

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The charity says there are gaps in its records for some of the county's most common species, including snails and foxes, which impacts the help those animals can get.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Despite signs of progress toward an agreement, the gaps between the two countries remain large.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Treasury officials last week highlighted the risk of the IRGC’s use of crypto, warning the group has exploited gaps in crypto exchanges’ anti-terrorism financing controls and other programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Major gaps remain between Israel's commitments and the reality facing Palestinians, representatives for Oxfam, Save the Children and Refugees International told reporters at UN headquarters in New York.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Clouds of smoke billowed up through gaps in the platform, adding flavor as well as preserving the meat.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer