striking distance

noun

Synonyms of striking distance next

: a distance from which something can be easily reached or attained

almost within striking distance of their goal

Examples of striking distance in a Sentence

The snake was within striking distance.

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Both our winner, The Ritz-Carlton, and our runner-up, Grand Hyatt Berlin, are situated in the heart of the city, near the bustling Potsdamer Platz square, striking distance from top attractions such as Checkpoint Charlie and the Tiergarten Park. —

Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 In just two months, its price has soared 40% to more than $62,000, putting it in striking distance from its all-time high of about $69,000. —

Bruce Gil, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2024 Since the start of the year, investors have been clambering for coins, putting prices in striking distance from their all-time record. —

Susan Howson, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2024 Can the Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats take advantage? UCLA (7-10, 2-4) and USC (8-9, 2-4) sit as part of a four-way tie for eighth place while ASU (10-6, 4-1) sits in second right behind Oregon (13-3, 5-0) with Arizona (12-4, 3-2) in striking distance. —

Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for striking distance

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of striking distance was in 1751

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“Striking distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striking%20distance. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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