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as in away
not close in time or space
the distant towers were barely visible in the fog
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
was distant and distracted all throughout the interview
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as in different
being not of the same kind
a marriage between two people from very distant cultures
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Recent Examples of distant
This month, a new kind of space telescope is setting out on a two-year mission to create four complete maps of the entire celestial sky that will catalog the origins of the universe and seek out the ingredients of life − chiefly water and carbon dioxide molecules − in distant interstellar clouds.
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Walter has joined the exclusive Stepford Men's Association and becomes increasingly secretive and distant.
—Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
Joe Gibbs Racing has a challenging qualifying session that places their top starter, Christopher Bell, in a distant 32nd position.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Launched in 2023, Euclid is a wide-angle space telescope developed to learn more about the history and expansion of the universe by studying the redshift of distant galaxies.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Walter has joined the exclusive Stepford Men's Association and becomes increasingly secretive and distant.
—Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
Joe Gibbs Racing has a challenging qualifying session that places their top starter, Christopher Bell, in a distant 32nd position.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Launched in 2023, Euclid is a wide-angle space telescope developed to learn more about the history and expansion of the universe by studying the redshift of distant galaxies.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
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The first leg is at home March 6 and the away leg is March 13 in Jamaica.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal’s home defeat to West Ham coupled with Liverpool’s away win over Manchester City opened up an 11-point gap between the two rivals at the top of the table.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The film seems to comment on the evolution of communication—from a love of language to a more detached, modern form of communication.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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The wood fence enclosing the yard is new, and a detached garage has a workshop and holds one car.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Depending on the species, fluorescence showed up in different body parts, such as the birds’ bellies, chests, heads and necks.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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There are a ton of different ways companies can use AI to directly or indirectly cause us harm.—
Joe Hudicka,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Then Kristiansen was slow to retreat into position and snuff out the danger at the far post as Merino scored the second on the counter.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Killorn proceeded to the dot and launched a shot off the far post and in for his 11th goal of the campaign.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
2 Feb. 2025
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This will act to push colder air back into portions of the Lower 48 states.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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In 2016, Phoenix PD’s Cold Case Homicide Unit decided to conduct a full review of what had become the department’s oldest cold case.—
Dawn Sawyer,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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Dismantling it would not only tarnish our nation’s reputation but also undermine the moral fabric that binds our diverse communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Turning SoHo's Juniper Showroom into an ethereal garden, the open floor plan allowed for a continuous display of multi-dimensional, otherworldly designs that layered lush pink, bright green and deep purple renewable materials.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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For a deeper and more personalized analysis of puzzle difficulty, please visit Connections Bot.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, more than 200 passengers were stuck at a military base in remote Canada for over 21 hours after a Delta flight traveling from Amsterdam to Detroit, Michigan, experienced a mechanical issue and needed to make an emergency landing.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The animals are equipped to carry gear and resources for weapon groups, communication teams and medical teams in remote environments, according to the ranch.—
Devyn Byers,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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