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as in far
not close in time or space
the store is far away from here Passover is still three months away
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Recent Examples of away
Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After a few minutes, follow with hot water to flush away the debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
James knows the next time in front of an away city’s fans could be his last, but potentially saying goodbye to Cleveland was especially difficult.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Will Jaylin Noel take away too many targets for anyone but Nico Collins to be reliable?
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After a few minutes, follow with hot water to flush away the debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Back in 2018, Ole Gunnar Solskjær was drafted in as a temporary replacement for Jose Mourinho and, after an impressive run of results, including an away win against Paris Saint-Germain, was hired permanently.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
James knows the next time in front of an away city’s fans could be his last, but potentially saying goodbye to Cleveland was especially difficult.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
Adverb
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That process began by Pidgeon working closely with the movement coach Julia Crockett to get some of her mannerisms down.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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That’s down by one week and about 880 million minutes of watch time compared to the first season in 2024.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The annual party is known for drawing far-right conservatives.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In far East Contra Costa County, McCauley has established or remodeled about 28 restaurants, such as Humphrey’s at the Antioch marina, which has been renamed Smith’s Landing and Guadalajara Taqueria, among others.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Changing a belt or styling it in an out-of-the-box way can also add visual interest to your waistline.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Carlile, an out lesbian, is a vocal opponent of the president's administration.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Congress would be better off, and the party balance would stay the same.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Car collectors will appreciate the six-car garage, which is equipped with ATV compatibility for off-roading.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pull-apart rolls are great as a party appetizer, for a potluck, or even as a meal with a soup or side salad.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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In recent years, my sisters and I will take turns trying a new appetizer like Buffalo chicken dip or a pull-apart cheese bread.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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On Friday, the Milton Police Department said that a body found in a pond by divers that was believed to be the missing 27-year-old.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lil Jon has announced that his missing son, Nathan Smith, known professionally as DJ Young Slade, has died after a body was discovered in a pond near Smith’s home in an affluent Georgia town.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The removed files reportedly also show various works of art, including those containing nudity.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
21 Dec. 2025
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An edited version added her name and removed references to other relatives.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, turning once, until the daikon is tender and both sides are deep golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Chihiro Tomioka,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2026
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Journaling is also a great way to explore your deeper thoughts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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