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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
Spring break travel continued throughout early March 2020 before colleges switched to remote learning, and there were myriad reports of college students testing positive for the virus after their travels.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
In 2018, Kanye West invited journalists, celebrities, and influencers to a remote Wyoming ranch to play everyone his then-imminent album ye.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
Never at a loss for inspiration, Blahnik, who started out as a young boy designing shoes for lizards out of candy wrappers at his family’s home on a remote Spanish Canary island, is said to have designed over 30,000 shoes in his more than five-decade career.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
For remote workers, Teams made Skype obsolete By the numbers: Microsoft said Skype had 36 million daily active users in 2023.
—Angrej Singh, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
In 2018, Kanye West invited journalists, celebrities, and influencers to a remote Wyoming ranch to play everyone his then-imminent album ye.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
Never at a loss for inspiration, Blahnik, who started out as a young boy designing shoes for lizards out of candy wrappers at his family’s home on a remote Spanish Canary island, is said to have designed over 30,000 shoes in his more than five-decade career.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
For remote workers, Teams made Skype obsolete By the numbers: Microsoft said Skype had 36 million daily active users in 2023.
—Angrej Singh, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for remote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
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In early December, Roberts returned to the place of his birth, traveling to the Japanese city of Naha on the small Pacific island of Okinawa to receive an official recognition from the municipality’s local government.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sitting in his idling pickup one afternoon, Sherlock watched as a Canadian Pacific train rumbled by the grain elevator in the small town of Wimbledon.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Shaw’s prophecy was light years distant from Uncle Jerry’s reality.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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However, as the digital age took over and print media became less prevalent, this art form faded into a distant memory, kept alive only by professional mixed-media and collage artists.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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This rich heritage is reflected in the area's local cuisine, although the exclusive area is better known today for its magnificent oceanfront homes and secluded estates.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Retreats at the Pearl Laguna feel exceptionally secluded and restorative despite being only 30 minutes from Disneyland.—
Visit California,
AFAR Media,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the Estadi Lluis Companys is no Camp Nou and Benfica have won four of their five away games in the tournament this season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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This is the last true away game for him (in college).—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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Stewart’s on-field production left a lot to be desired last year, but his motor doesn’t have an off switch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Park officials later discovered the remains in the original search area using a human remains detection canine during an off-trail grid search.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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But even the most detached fan knows that getting to the podium requires a narrative, a story behind the story.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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One adult who lives in the detached garage and six adults and three cats who live in an adjacent home were displaced by the fire, according to the post.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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Using this technique, researchers could rapidly trace odd outputs back to specific neural patterns associated with hidden objectives.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mace claimed to have found a hidden camera on a property owned by her ex-fiance and Musgrave that had intimate photos of women that were taken without their knowledge or consent.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Staying true to the community that shaped your brand’s identity can be the key to deeper customer loyalty and differentiating your business from competitors.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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Firms can foster deeper engagement by hosting exclusive events, facilitating peer networking, and curating experiences that go beyond traditional wealth management.—
April Rudin,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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