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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
Woman found alive after nearly two days in state park
Around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 8, members of a ground search party began hearing cries for help coming from a remote area of the park.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The Legend of Ochi / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Isaiah Saxon, Producers: Richard Peete, Traci Carlson, Jonathan Wang) — In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an animal species known as Ochi.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The Legend of Ochi (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Isaiah Saxon, Producers: Richard Peete, Traci Carlson, Jonathan Wang) — In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an animal species known as Ochi.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But now, with the rise of remote work and flexible schedules, this younger demographic is pursuing international living while still maintaining careers.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The Legend of Ochi / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Isaiah Saxon, Producers: Richard Peete, Traci Carlson, Jonathan Wang) — In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an animal species known as Ochi.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The Legend of Ochi (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Isaiah Saxon, Producers: Richard Peete, Traci Carlson, Jonathan Wang) — In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an animal species known as Ochi.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But now, with the rise of remote work and flexible schedules, this younger demographic is pursuing international living while still maintaining careers.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
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Shaikh said the swap is happening in the food hall's incubator section, where small businesses can get a stall and a six month lease to try out new concepts.Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Many were small, but if the thunderstorm coincided with Santa Ana winds, the gusts could blow embers into the canyons, spreading the conflagration rapidly.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Tom Kim finished a distant second on 19-under and Justin Thomas, who led by a shot heading into the final round but remains without a win in more than two years, was third on 18-under.Matias Grez, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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While data isn't available indicating how much this has changed over recent years, the tradition of downsizing into smaller homes designed with retirement in mind is becoming a distant, if not completely unlikely, prospect for America's aging boomer population.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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While many people might find a secluded spot in the corner or behind a piece of furniture, the adorable golden found his hiding spot right in the middle of the room just by covering his eyes.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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The secluded property measured more than 6,000 square feet and featured five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms overlooking the city skyline.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024
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However, that spokesperson also confirmed the university did coordinate police protection for the players with the schools that hosted the team's away matches after security measures had to be elevated due to the attention the team was getting.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Their away form has been rough, remaining winless in their last six road games across all competitions.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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During these off days, Clark shot extremely well during drills.Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Neither film is expected to open to over $20 million, in part because typically that date is often an off weekend.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Remain calm If the narcissist tries to anger or provoke you, the best approach is to remain calm and detached, not letting his words touch you.Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Paradise Valley house with oversized garage sells for $3M. Features of the priciest Valley houses to sell in mid-November include a dog spa, a basement with a theater, and a detached garage with boat storage.Mark Jones, Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t about gathering business cards or fostering surface-level contacts, but cultivating authentic relationships that yield mutual value and reveal hidden opportunities.Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Moana 2 follows a similar theme with the heroine setting sail once again, this time in search of a hidden island.Ally Neagen, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Survivor: China China has such a great, deep cast — even beyond the obvious returnees of Amanda, James, Peih-Gee, and a positively hilarious Courtney.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the camp’s intimate size: hosting 110 campers at a time, allows for deeper relationships and a strong sense of community, setting Falcon Camp apart.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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