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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
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi announced on Iranian state media that the remote signing would happen in the next few days and then be announced to the public.
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Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The previously unknown creatures were found across 22 undersea mountains (seamounts) near the remote Keeling Islands, which lie around 1,300 miles northwest of Australia.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Part of the resistance is cultural – courtroom procedure is remote from most people’s daily lives – but part is industrial.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
The remote assistant advised hailing a new ride, which was 13 minutes away.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The previously unknown creatures were found across 22 undersea mountains (seamounts) near the remote Keeling Islands, which lie around 1,300 miles northwest of Australia.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Part of the resistance is cultural – courtroom procedure is remote from most people’s daily lives – but part is industrial.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
The remote assistant advised hailing a new ride, which was 13 minutes away.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
Adjective
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And as expected, the conference effectively got rid of its late-season weekend of games against smaller schools.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The intake is capped at 280 visas annually to prevent a brain drain in the small island nation.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Each time, brown leaves that had drifted from distant trees quivered and spun on the surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The intricate arches perfectly frame patches of sky or distant mountains.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Exuma Point sits on exactly the sort of secluded white-sand beach featured in the promotional video.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Located on 56 acres of preservation land, this secluded retreat encourages you to wander and marvel at Mother Nature’s beauty.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Significant variation results from the away games the athletes play.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life to drown out the away fans?—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Manager Mark Kotsay said a more thorough evaluation will be made during the club's off day Thursday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Up next Following an off day on Thursday, the Giants will welcome the Chicago Cubs for three games at Oracle Park.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Three children who were playing hide-and-seek spotted a cat floating on the surface of the water in the garden of an unoccupied semi-detached home.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Over time, the bond between the sliding frame and the glass can deteriorate, causing the moonroof glass to become detached while the car is operating.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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What begins as a survival nightmare slowly transforms into something far more disturbing as fractured memories, conflicting realities, and hidden truths force Ann to confront the possibility that the greatest threat may not be lurking in the woods at all, but buried deep within her own psyche.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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There are hidden pathways, jungle gyms, koi ponds and lounging spaces that reveal themselves gradually over the course of your stay.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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