as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
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Recent Examples of farther
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
What explains the Western change of heart, and its openness to helping Ukraine consolidate its recent advances on the battlefield and press on farther?
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2023
Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
McNicholas warned that if more states continue to prohibit abortions and force more people to seek care in farther parts of the country, there will be a major health crisis.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 June 2022
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Adverb
In American's first-class cabins, seats are wider and recline farther, although the exact increase varies by flight and aircraft layout.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
What explains the Western change of heart, and its openness to helping Ukraine consolidate its recent advances on the battlefield and press on farther?
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Gathering this light, JWST has revealed fainter and farther galaxies than ever before.
—Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
McNicholas warned that if more states continue to prohibit abortions and force more people to seek care in farther parts of the country, there will be a major health crisis.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
Adverb
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Look no further than the following quad exercises, which are trainer faves.—
Women's Health,
Women's Health,
3 Feb. 2023
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If the idea of lounging your way to fitness appeals, look no further, as the zero-impact ride gives you a full cardio workout.—
Kathleen Willcox,
Popular Mechanics,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Neither of those penalties was particularly poor but both could have been hit with more pace and better placement.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Giving someone else jurisdiction will leave you feeling incapable and doubting yourself.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In an ideal world, general manager Brian Cashman could move Chisholm back to the right side of the infield and have someone else step in to play third base.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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By Wednesday afternoon — the start of the new league year — there’s a good chance Alexander might have been traded or released, which will give the Packers an additional $6.8 million of salary cap space.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Troy Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for additional information and comment.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
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Further vs. Farther
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“Farther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farther. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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