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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
Hanalei, Hawaii — A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon off a remote beach of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Positions listed for officers in more remote places like Nome, Alaska, can start around $75,000.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
PlayStation is also raising the price of its PlayStation Portal remote player to $250.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with remote start and keyless entry.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Positions listed for officers in more remote places like Nome, Alaska, can start around $75,000.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
PlayStation is also raising the price of its PlayStation Portal remote player to $250.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with remote start and keyless entry.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
Adjective
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Some of the district's smallest elementary schools now serve only a couple of hundred students, limiting available resources.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Higher bond yields ripple through all kinds of credit markets, making everything from mortgages to small-business loans more expensive.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The prospect of autonomy remains a distant and fading dream.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Since Iran’s first attacks on the Gulf, the atmosphere in Riyadh has remained calm, with the bombing on neighboring countries feeling like a distant phenomenon.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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In an explosive New York Times report out Wednesday, Huerta, who will turn 96 on April 10, told the newspaper that Chavez drove her to a secluded grape field in Delano, California, in 1966 and raped her in the vehicle.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The secluded setting is surrounded by forest and ocean, with an expansive outdoor hot spring bath where guests can soak overlooking the sea.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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The rest of the Phillies' season schedule can be found at the MLB website, including home and away game information, promotions and ticket links.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the same stage of this competition last year, Bompastor’s side came from 2-0 down after the away first leg to defeat Manchester City 3-2 on aggregate.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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All of them were working in an off duty capacity, police spokesperson Officer Cynthia Wood said in an email to the Star-Telegram.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a 12-game stretch without an off day.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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By one estimate, fewer than a quarter of the residential areas in many cities allow anything other than detached single-family homes.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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But also, the way that the hospice nurses are so compassionate and calm and present, but at the same time detached.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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What follows is a relentless cat-and-mouse battle across borders and hidden networks, driven by lies, betrayal and shifting loyalties.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many times, trailers are specially modified to smuggle people with hidden compartments in case of inspections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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With a spot in the Final Four on the line, excitement is building among fans who believe their team can make a deep run.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But those subsidies have masked a deeper affordability crisis — one in which insurers themselves play a central role.—
Barbara Hoare,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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