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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
Coming in a distant second is Michael Jordan, who scored 5,987 playoff points, albeit in 108 fewer games.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
The median income for full-time Gen Z workers aged 18-27 hovers around $47,000, making homeownership a distant dream for many.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Clay County was a distant third, with 2,398 customers without power.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Traveling to distant regions also deepens our sense of awe, which can be transformative for both the body and mind.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
The median income for full-time Gen Z workers aged 18-27 hovers around $47,000, making homeownership a distant dream for many.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Clay County was a distant third, with 2,398 customers without power.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Traveling to distant regions also deepens our sense of awe, which can be transformative for both the body and mind.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
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But the Estadi Lluis Companys is no Camp Nou and Benfica have won four of their five away games in the tournament this season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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This is the last true away game for him (in college).—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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But even the most detached fan knows that getting to the podium requires a narrative, a story behind the story.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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One adult who lives in the detached garage and six adults and three cats who live in an adjacent home were displaced by the fire, according to the post.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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What if Piper emerges from the meditation center with entirely different values.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But that was an almost entirely different team, except for reserve guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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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
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The formerly friendly hound transformed into one of cold calculation that left a trail of bodies in its wake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Champions League-level spending catches up with reality A significant problem at Old Trafford has been a simple one: a lack of cold, hard cash.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In South Africa’s Cape Town, at No. 4, locals love the coastal city’s diverse food offerings, particularly the seafood.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Raising capital is more difficult for diverse entrepreneurs.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The interview with Fox Business was a reminder of Musk’s deep skepticism and even hostility toward the program, which provides monthly benefits to retirees and some children.—
TIME,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Honda’s move to make the carmaker its subsidiary and push for deeper staff cuts at Nissan further clouded the fate of the deal, according to the report.—
Jenni Reid,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Australian Survivor involves outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting all of the other contestants through mental and physical challenges that take place on remote islands.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
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As younger companies grab a greater share of the economy and its workers, remote work will too, Davis said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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