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as in small
small in degree
there's a remote chance that it'll rain today, so I brought an umbrella
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
his grandfather had been a somewhat remote figure, at least until they got to spend a summer together
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as in away
not close in time or space
a permanent base on Mars is likely to happen only in the remote future
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Recent Examples of remote
On the safety front, the vehicle's redundant perception technologies are joined by a redundant drive-by-wire chassis, emergency braking, a collision warning system, remote monitoring and cloud control.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
The company was close to signing a 10-year-lease at another Fulton Market property in March 2020 but held off as the pandemic hit, opting to go fully remote with its rapidly growing business.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
This remote sandbar off the coast of Nova Scotia is where the pinnipeds rest, breed, give birth to their pups, and mingle with the island’s wild horses.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
Also Thursday, in Florida, a man convicted of killing a husband and wife during a fishing trip at a remote farm while their toddler looked on was put to death by lethal injection in that state’s first execution this year.
—Jim Vertuno and Michael Graczyk, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
The company was close to signing a 10-year-lease at another Fulton Market property in March 2020 but held off as the pandemic hit, opting to go fully remote with its rapidly growing business.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
This remote sandbar off the coast of Nova Scotia is where the pinnipeds rest, breed, give birth to their pups, and mingle with the island’s wild horses.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
Also Thursday, in Florida, a man convicted of killing a husband and wife during a fishing trip at a remote farm while their toddler looked on was put to death by lethal injection in that state’s first execution this year.
—Jim Vertuno and Michael Graczyk, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
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The pig’s mouth revealed its ordinary sharp, tusk-like canines saddled up beside smaller, slightly more human-looking teeth nubs.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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Negative thinking focuses all our thoughts and energy inward which in turn creates a small and narrow focus.—
Sandy Thibault,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Launched in 2023, Euclid is a wide-angle space telescope developed to learn more about the history and expansion of the universe by studying the redshift of distant galaxies.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
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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Spend the day exploring secluded sand dunes, collecting seashells or climbing to the top of Old Baldy, the state’s oldest lighthouse, for breathtaking views of the Atlantic.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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The geothermal area is far from the crowded Golden Circle and offers hikers the chance to experience surreal volcanic landscapes and soak in secluded geothermal pools.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
5 Feb. 2025
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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 companies are also planning another event in December for athletes in leagues that are in their off seasons at the time, like the WNBA, NWSL, and MLB.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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There will likely come a time in the postseason when one of TCU’s big three is having an off night and Emma-Nnopu could be the player that can step up in that moment.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2025
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The fire was reported about 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of Sims Avenue in St. Paul in a detached garage, said Jeremiah Melquist, assistant fire chief for the St. Paul Fire Department, who gave the following information about the fire.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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Of course, there’s also the aforementioned detached garage for the avid car enthusiast.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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What to expect: An Italian-Creole seafood restaurant by day and a speakeasy by night, this hidden gem is in West Town, which seems to be the new hot restaurant district.—
Moyo Adeolu,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the bathroom, Dutton had placed a hidden camera near the pool in the backyard, officials said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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Our brains are electrical, and if two people meet each other in a state of deep regulation, the field of their calm expands way beyond them, extending it to other people.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Larry Shapiro, Calgary, Alberta Hamas has no conscience Seeing the sickly, gaunt faces of the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza on Feb. 8 presented a clear picture of the loathing and deep hostility their abductors felt for them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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