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

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

Graduates who have already entered the job market without much experience can still fill those gaps, Hendler-Grunt said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

However, Koch argues that they deserve serious investigation because they may expose gaps in current scientific explanations.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026

He added that the company was focusing on closing operational gaps and investing in plant upgrades to increase its internal supply capabilities and support customer growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

The flames are visible in the gaps between and rising slightly above.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern