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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
The future of work isn't a distant horizon — it's being built right now.
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Ryan Roslansky
aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
And for more than 60,000 Israelis living in the frontier towns, the war with Hezbollah is not a distant reality.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
In the not-so-distant future, people may be able to get answers to routine medical questions at home—What’s this spot?
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Will Smith are the trio of players that the Dodgers brain trust will believe in for the past, present, and distant future as a nucleus of the ball club.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Roslansky
aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
And for more than 60,000 Israelis living in the frontier towns, the war with Hezbollah is not a distant reality.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
In the not-so-distant future, people may be able to get answers to routine medical questions at home—What’s this spot?
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Will Smith are the trio of players that the Dodgers brain trust will believe in for the past, present, and distant future as a nucleus of the ball club.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
Adjective
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The rest of the Phillies' season schedule can be found at the MLB website, including home and away game information, promotions and ticket links.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the same stage of this competition last year, Bompastor’s side came from 2-0 down after the away first leg to defeat Manchester City 3-2 on aggregate.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Upon arrival, crews encountered a detached garage fire, with exposure concerns to nearby structures, the news release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fire also damaged two neighboring houses and a detached garage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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He's accused of placing cameras in the restrooms of three other parks, with at least 12 different victims.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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CyrusOne also has a data center property nearby on Aurora’s far East Side.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Then, in a rare daylight attack, more than 550 drones were launched at targets throughout the country, including in the far western city of Lviv, which has experienced relatively few attacks since the 2022 invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until filling is set and cake is cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Baristas sprinkled shredded phyllo dough over top heaps of cold foam.—
Jenna Thompson
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The feature starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and directed by Antoine Fuqua is strong across all demos and diverse groups, though slightly more pronounced in first choice with men and women over 25.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Although no continent on Earth is now untouched by the diverse and delicious seed and food crops developed in the Americas, the brilliance of the native peoples who domesticated these nourishing plants over millennia has largely been overlooked by history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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For others, the moment carries a deeper meaning.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s what guests can expect at Six Senses Laamu on the remote Laamu Atoll in the southern Maldives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to Siple, this global reach reflects both the accessibility of remote sessions and a broader interest in approaches that combine practical explanation with therapeutic techniques.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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