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
The widening gap between the nation's income and spending, further exacerbated by potential new tax cuts, indicates that achieving a balanced budget is a far-off goal for the next few administrations.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Until that maneuver, however, Blue Ghost has been busy above the big blue Earth, beaming home beautiful images of our planet, as well as views of its far-off final destination, the moon.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
During Trump’s first term, little attention was paid to how globalism diverted health resources to far-off countries that are not even necessarily allies.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Iran has burned its fingers, and all that even nuclear weapons would bring is a new level of stand-off with Israel–which is in any case a rather far-off country that many ordinary Iranians do not regard as an enemy.
—Max Rodenbeck, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Until that maneuver, however, Blue Ghost has been busy above the big blue Earth, beaming home beautiful images of our planet, as well as views of its far-off final destination, the moon.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
During Trump’s first term, little attention was paid to how globalism diverted health resources to far-off countries that are not even necessarily allies.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Iran has burned its fingers, and all that even nuclear weapons would bring is a new level of stand-off with Israel–which is in any case a rather far-off country that many ordinary Iranians do not regard as an enemy.
—Max Rodenbeck, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
Adjective
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However, should Phil Parkinson’s side go on to clinch automatic promotion, the season will end on May 3 with an away game at Lincoln City.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The situation became so volatile the team needed regular police protection for its home and away matches.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The phenomenon allows scientists to sometimes see the light from distant galaxies that would otherwise be hidden.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Einstein rings are examples of strong gravitational lensing, O’Riordan said, a phenomenon that acts like a magnifying glass in the universe, revealing celestial objects and light from distant galaxies that would otherwise remain unseen.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Killorn proceeded to the dot and launched a shot off the far post and in for his 11th goal of the campaign.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
2 Feb. 2025
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From far Western Europe, the partial lunar eclipse phase preceding totality will be most of the main event.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Turning SoHo's Juniper Showroom into an ethereal garden, the open floor plan allowed for a continuous display of multi-dimensional, otherworldly designs that layered lush pink, bright green and deep purple renewable materials.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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For a deeper and more personalized analysis of puzzle difficulty, please visit Connections Bot.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The animals are equipped to carry gear and resources for weapon groups, communication teams and medical teams in remote environments, according to the ranch.—
Devyn Byers,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, more than 200 passengers were stuck at a military base in remote Canada for over 21 hours after a Delta flight traveling from Amsterdam to Detroit, Michigan, experienced a mechanical issue and needed to make an emergency landing.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutor said in the statement that a veterinarian examined the dogs and found some with removed teeth and scars from fighting.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Multiple storage lockers at the facility were found with removed locks and missing gear.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-off. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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