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spans

NOUN

distance, duration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interval length period space spell stretch term

STRONG

amount compass extent measure reach spread time

Antonyms

WEAK

extreme

VERB

stretch over

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connect cover cross extend traverse

STRONG

arch bridge ford link range reach vault

WEAK

go across pass over

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect unlink

WEAK

compress concentrate condense shorten

Example Sentences

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Chinese firms' supremacy spans sleek new roles from agriculture and infrastructure to military applications.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Set within one of the city’s most secure gated enclaves, this newly rebuilt estate spans five acres on a commanding promontory, opening to sweeping mountain views and complete seclusion,” the description adds.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

DR: With the film industry in major flux due to AI, social media and our changing attention spans, why do you think Cinespia’s outdoor screening model is important?

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The property empire spans 128,000 acres across 19 counties and is given to the heir of the throne but there has been a push for a greater focus on "social impact".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Once we’ve all climbed the platform, rope webbing spans the sky like a huge spiderweb.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes