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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
Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
As four astronauts soar deeper into space than humans have traveled in decades, a quarter million miles away, back on Earth, the White House has proposed slashing the budget of the space agency that sent them there.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The first away game for the Legacy also marked several player debuts, including Amanda Gutierres, Laurel Ansbrow, and Massachusetts own Sammy Smith.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
The Marlins chipped away at an early 4-1 deficit following a pregame delay of three hours and 35 minutes and took their first lead in the eighth.
—Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
As four astronauts soar deeper into space than humans have traveled in decades, a quarter million miles away, back on Earth, the White House has proposed slashing the budget of the space agency that sent them there.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Mascherano addressed the scoring struggles, saying there are games during which the team did not create chances, such as the season opener against Los Angeles FC, and also the away game at Nashville.
—Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The first away game for the Legacy also marked several player debuts, including Amanda Gutierres, Laurel Ansbrow, and Massachusetts own Sammy Smith.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
Adverb
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The accusations have made a dent on prediction markets like Kalshi, where Swalwell’s odds of winning the governor’s race dipped to 39% on Tuesday night, down from a high of nearly 73% on March 20.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Only in the second half, with the Heat down 16, did the two share time on the court together, and then only briefly.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What started as a fringe of far-right mothers has seen its interests collide with a presidential administration that embraces and amplifies their message, launching the group into a new level of influence in public policy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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That vision of worldwide economic and cultural interdependence that enabled the proliferation of biennials in the ’90s has been steadily eroding amid the recent rise in nativism and far-right movements in the United States and Europe.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In 2024, California had a net out-migration of 254,400, the largest in the nation.—
Jeff Goertzen,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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My neighbors canceled their big out-West experience and opted for a drivable beach trip with three kids under age 6.—
Beth Collums,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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After two days off, the Nets will return to Barclays Center on Friday to face the Atlanta Hawks.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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But a trial could be a long way off.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The falling apart part is crucial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While rescuers arrived on the scene to help and retrieve Johnston, Molly went missing.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Matt Newton, owner-operator of Precision Helicopters New Zealand based at Hokitika Gorge near where Molly went missing, quickly got in touch with the hiker.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But because these were disallowed before there was a new system, they were just all removed … and that’s permanent.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
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Next Tuesday, Simpson is scheduled to have a mastectomy on the side with three tumors and a lump removal on the other, with reconstructive surgery to move fat and an artery from her abdomen to replace the removed breast.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For others, the moment carries a deeper meaning.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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