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as in far
not close in time or space
the store is far away from here Passover is still three months away
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Recent Examples of away
Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
To take that away from these actors is just crazy to me.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
In a traditional two-game aggregate series, the away goal Aaron Long scored in the 86th minute at DSGP could prove fatal for the Rapids in this competition.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
Pride Month might still be a few months away, but the city of West Hollywood is ready to kick the celebrations off right with a little help from a pair of pop stars.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
To take that away from these actors is just crazy to me.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The team with the best aggregate score over the two games advances, with away goals serving as the tiebreaker.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
In a traditional two-game aggregate series, the away goal Aaron Long scored in the 86th minute at DSGP could prove fatal for the Rapids in this competition.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
Adverb
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The Pixel 9 Pro XL starts at $899, down from $1,099.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Yet, compared to Joe Biden (57%) and Barack Obama (69%) from this point in their first terms, Trump is down.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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China’s far distance ahead of the U.S. in shipbuilding capabilities along with the countries’ rocky trade relationship have provided the driving subtext throughout the probe, which was spurred on by a petition from five labor unions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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The dog led them to a mudroom in the far end of the home, next to the kitchen.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your driveway total purchase price came to: $96,334.—
Tony Leopardo,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Once a favorite to win the lead actress statue, the first out transgender person to be nominated for the honor became the metaphorical elephant in the room at Sunday’s ceremony.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Below, shop the best deals on lounge seating and dining sets up to 84 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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Now through Monday, March 24, the sitewide sale has savings on cookware, bakeware, and kitchen gadgets from popular brands such as KitchenAid, Staub, Lodge, and GreenPan — up to 78 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the clip, two workers in high visibility vests appeared to use hammers and chisels to break apart stone blocks on the pyramid.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Add two or three wool dryer balls or new tennis balls to help break apart clumps and maintain the loft in the insulation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Aurora Police Public Information Officer Joe Moylan said the department did not receive a report about the escaped detainees until approximately 2:30 a.m., two hours after the men were confirmed missing and five hours after the facility's power went out.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The fisherman who rescued the two 16-year-old girls who went missing while paddleboarding in Florida are speaking out about finding the teenagers.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But Republicans counter that the justices have grown too removed from the public.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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The familiar atmosphere of a time not so far removed also evokes the false safety of a Bush-era suburban life where real danger is at home.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, easier said than done, in terms of them actually accepting their daughter’s wishes — and, in Timothy’s case, accepting pretty much anything right now, given his own deep free fall.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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That’s because the twisty, spindly room centerpiece with large, pointy, deep green leaves is no ordinary tree.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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