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
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
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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When the winds pick up, the fires explode, creating more smoke.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The center is also shooting the puck more with Svechnikov on his wing and is taking higher-quality shots, which helps explain (and adds more sustainability to) his last few games.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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United has taken a purposeful tact in recent years to go after routes no one else flies, often to underserved destinations, and to me that’s a big win for travelers.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The deal also needed to go to the firefighter union for a ratification vote by its members — and could have been rejected, requiring additional negotiations.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Investors are expecting the central bank to unveil fresh monetary easing steps this year, such as additional cuts to the main interest rate and the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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