gap
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
What the launch of Kimi 3 has crystallized is the realization that the gap between China’s best AI plays, and the most sophisticated American technologies, is narrowing rapidly.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Europe’s arms industry is slowly plugging the output gap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The gap has also narrowed in the share of awards between London and the rest of the country, according to data from the Birthday honours, published last week.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
But even a short gap can mean skipped medications, delayed appointments or untreated symptoms that become urgent and potentially more serious than they would otherwise have been.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
A gap in the fog had given her a clear view: she’d seen the stream rushing past a clump of spruce, and a big dark boulder hunched beside them.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
MBA senior research fellow Dr Bryce Stewart said: "Important and vulnerable shark species live in English waters, yet significant knowledge gaps remain regarding their distribution and abundance."
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
In the next 50 seconds or so, Nicolson barreled through precarious gaps in the blurry landscaping, through a tunnel of hay bales and rock walls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Genomic data can help fill those gaps by preserving clues about earlier population sizes and changes in genetic diversity.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Burdman said better math instruction, not new admissions criteria, would close gaps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Doctors would fill the gaps in my skull from previous operations.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
Intel gapped up 24% on April 24 following a well-received earnings report, breaking out of a bull flag.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
I gapped the tappets and points, checked the oil, flipped the choke, hit the starter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
Before that could even be implemented, though, the end-of-the-shutdown rally began and the market gapped higher on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2025
The rouble gapped down to a 15-month low in Moscow.
From Reuters ● Jun. 26, 2023
“Watch for splinters, son,” his mother warned as he walked over the gapped wooden slats to the dresser.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
That setup broke out at the very round $300 level on Feb. 18, with shares gapping higher by 16%.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Barkley tallied on a 13-yard run through a gapping hole for New York’s TD.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2022
Seventeen sole grind/loft/bounce options offer plenty of choices for gapping and fitting to swing and turf conditions.
From Golf Digest ● Jul. 15, 2019
Their philosophy was to keep blockers off Urlacher with big, two gapping defensive linemen.
From Chicago Tribune ● May 24, 2013
Cade Hernandez raised his right hand in front of his chin, nodding confidently and gapping his thumb and index finger about three-fourths of an inch.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
Vocabulary lists containing gap
"Mending Wall," by Robert Frost
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Statistics and Probability - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
