as in away
not close in time or space
many a young person has joined the military with the hope of traveling to far-off places the impossibility of predicting what life will be like in the far-off future
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Recent Examples of far-off
But in 2012, those negative consequences still felt like far-off sci-fi dreams to many.
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Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
Good King, who falls for the temptress, promptly follows her tip to fight a far-off battle, and never returns.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
Graham, Kansas City Bier Company’s head brewer, posted the note on Facebook, with a clear message of his own for anyone unclear about who would be paying the import tax: The tariff would be paid by Kansas City Bier Company, not by Canada or some other far-off group.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
Basic challenges can range from eating Kosher in far-off places to keeping Shabbat — the 24-hour period of rest where Jews refrain from all labor — to observing important holidays and rituals.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
Good King, who falls for the temptress, promptly follows her tip to fight a far-off battle, and never returns.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
Graham, Kansas City Bier Company’s head brewer, posted the note on Facebook, with a clear message of his own for anyone unclear about who would be paying the import tax: The tariff would be paid by Kansas City Bier Company, not by Canada or some other far-off group.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
Basic challenges can range from eating Kosher in far-off places to keeping Shabbat — the 24-hour period of rest where Jews refrain from all labor — to observing important holidays and rituals.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
Adjective
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This was the third game between the two old rivals this season, Galatasaray having won the away league fixture in September and February’s return ending in a goalless draw.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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This party theme is especially great for away games and out-of-town tournaments.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Placing in a distant second was Trump Jr., with 12%.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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To be clear: The consumer version of a psychiatric BCI like Inner Cosmos’ Digital Pill may be just as distant or hypothetical as any other BCI.—
Naveen Rao,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 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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This one from interior designer Kelly Wearstler has four breakfast plates, four bowls, four coffee cups and saucers, four starter plates, four dinner plates, and four deep plates, all ceramic and dishwasher-safe.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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Those were the same Rockets that famously ditched the concept of playing traditional centers by trading Clint Capela at the deadline, leaning into small-ball lineups that spaced the floor and launched from deep.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The island near Antarctica is a remote territory inhabited by penguins.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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Designed for remote workers, this is a five-year, multiple-entry visa.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Any income that is neutralised or removed is not considered as relevant for UEFA’s regulations.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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But amid a sea of somewhat removed reality hosts, Walberg is one of the few who isn’t afraid to leap into the drama — or reveal his own vulnerabilities in the process.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-off. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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