as in mile
a long distance
the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar
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Recent Examples of afar
Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Weak Economic Performance From afar, the simplest explanation is economic: Hungary’s economy has failed to grow for four years, while cumulative inflation reached 47%.
—Forbes International, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city?
—Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Adverb
Troy has been a wonderful sounding board from afar.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Weak Economic Performance From afar, the simplest explanation is economic: Hungary’s economy has failed to grow for four years, while cumulative inflation reached 47%.
—Forbes International, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afar
Noun
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Within minutes, the utility dispatched the nearest crew, which was 26 miles away, to confirm the lines were de-energized.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Blue Line is an area spanning 120 kilometers (around 75 miles) along southern Lebanon that acts as a de-facto border between the two countries.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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By the late 1990s, however, the Fujimori government was increasingly beset by corruption allegations and human rights scandals, including scrutiny over the financing of Keiko’s education abroad.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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Outward expansion is already ramping up as major brands push to build out charging infrastructure and woo customers and partners abroad.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Those who are eager to drive further afield can explore the vast open Togoro Plains to the north, or brace the madness of Seronera, the nearest airstrip, an hour’s drive away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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While beloved tourist stops like the boardwalk and Broadway at the Beach are worth a visit, venture farther afield to quieter stretches like Surfside Beach or explore lush spaces like Brookgreen Gardens.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Lamont, a fiscal moderate, has been reluctant to support spending that would exceed the cap on a recurring basis and would prefer legislators pay for extra town aid by finding offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The effort will focus on solutions that can be adapted elsewhere in the world, such as sustainable finance, digital innovation and workforce development.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Despite spirited performances in Games 2 and 3, the Hawks fell apart in the rest of the series.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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Two are set apart with separate access, offering a bit more privacy—useful for guests, staff, or anyone who might want to use that portion of the house more independently.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The warning applies to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to Reuters, telling them to evacuate their homes and move at least 3,300 feet away to open areas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Tobias Harris – a name that still echoes uncomfortably in Orlando – poured in 30 points, adding another layer of irony to a franchise that once traded him away for essentially nothing.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Afar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afar. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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