as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
for farther information on this condition, you should consult your family physician
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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
Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 June 2022
The prettier the flower, the farther from the path.
—Vulture, 10 July 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
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
The prettier the flower, the farther from the path.
—Vulture, 10 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
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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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Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Now that Herbert is back to 100%, there are more plays to unlock.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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One major character drops out of the picture only to show up later, briefly, as a dead body in the night, anonymous to everyone else onscreen but not to us.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Kristy Walker—Fortune The pandemic had sent the startup’s delivery business soaring, but as lockdowns eased and customers stopped being willing to pay high delivery fees to have someone else shop on their behalf, Instacart needed to develop other ways to make money.Maria Aspan, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2023
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And while the Federal Communications Commission has given the company more breathing room to reach coverage targets, that also pushes out the timeframe for generating additional revenues.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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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 21 Nov. 2024.
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