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
Likewise, planning cannot be delegated to futurists and technical experts sent to a far-off bunker to spend months crafting detailed plans in isolation.
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Matan Chorev, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
Job displacement as not a far-off fear but an imminent peril is articulated from within Hollywood most persuasively by Reid Southen.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Somewhere in a far-off third-world nation, children die at a jarring rate from malnutrition.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
So the microwave passes remain the best option for far-off storms, weaker storms or watching a storm in between plane flights, Franklin said.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Matan Chorev, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
Job displacement as not a far-off fear but an imminent peril is articulated from within Hollywood most persuasively by Reid Southen.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Somewhere in a far-off third-world nation, children die at a jarring rate from malnutrition.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
So the microwave passes remain the best option for far-off storms, weaker storms or watching a storm in between plane flights, Franklin said.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
Adjective
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The club reserved 10 tickets for him at every away ground, such was their dedication to following their friend.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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After many past requests, Gamble is joining the away mission!—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And with their echo for an instant echoes of the first poetry in our lives come back like music that fades into the distant night.—
Gregory Jusdanis,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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The future of regenerative medicine, once hypothetical and distant, now approaches with real hope for curing—not simply managing—a host of devastating chronic conditions.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That could change in the next few days as the storm tracks west, toward a section of the ocean with far warmer waters and more moist air — key ingredients to power up a storm.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Two people were injured in a shooting Sunday morning on Aurora’s far East Side, according to the Aurora Police Department.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There's something nice about having a deep repertoire of your own music that means something to your audience.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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With 13 starters back, including eight on offense, could this be the year Colleyville Heritage makes another deep run in the postseason?—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Realizing this opportunity, tech companies are bringing out new products to close the gap between in-person and remote work.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Working in unfamiliar locations often presents unique challenges, from navigating crowded streets to filming in remote areas with limited infrastructure.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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While Orange County may not be short on luxury stays, Pelican Hill remains a standout for its ability to feel removed from it all.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
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With client-facing roles, more removed engineers, and positions in between all speaking different vernaculars, a lingua franca must be found.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-off. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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