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a long distance
the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor
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Recent Examples of miles
The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 6 miles east-northeast of Blackhawk and occurred at a depth of 9 miles.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The California Highway Patrol responded to Silverado Trail near Oak Knoll Avenue, located about six miles north of Napa, around noon Saturday, finding three vehicles were involved in a crash.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the Chicago Bears purchased a few hundred acres of land in Arlington Heights, a suburb about twenty-five miles north of downtown Chicago, where the team currently plays, for about two hundred million dollars.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Our expert take The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card earns transferrable miles, which is a stand-out benefit for a no-annual-fee card.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Just miles away from the iconic Derby City, Oldham County has a rich history of its own.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Despite having macular degeneration, Jim Rush still walks 4 to 5 miles a day.
—Sydney Page The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
For those wanting to get around by bike, there are hundreds of miles of cycle lanes to transport them safely across town.
—Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The California Highway Patrol responded to Silverado Trail near Oak Knoll Avenue, located about six miles north of Napa, around noon Saturday, finding three vehicles were involved in a crash.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the Chicago Bears purchased a few hundred acres of land in Arlington Heights, a suburb about twenty-five miles north of downtown Chicago, where the team currently plays, for about two hundred million dollars.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Our expert take The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card earns transferrable miles, which is a stand-out benefit for a no-annual-fee card.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Just miles away from the iconic Derby City, Oldham County has a rich history of its own.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Despite having macular degeneration, Jim Rush still walks 4 to 5 miles a day.
—Sydney Page The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
For those wanting to get around by bike, there are hundreds of miles of cycle lanes to transport them safely across town.
—Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Miles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miles. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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