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

Fresno has also invested in diversifying its economy and closing socioeconomic gaps in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

When he jumps forward to press, the holding midfielder and defensive line have to react behind him or gaps can quickly appear.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

One Taiwan strategy involves using drones to distract China’s expensive precision weaponry, with the goal of creating gaps for Taiwan’s missiles to strike targets such as warships, one of the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

The report delivers a stark warning, too: "AI could widen gaps between countries, increase inequality within them, concentrate market power, weaken trust in public institutions, and create new risks for safety, rights, and social cohesion."

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

I dug my nails into the gaps between the boards, terrified that the floor might give out beneath me at any moment.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros