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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
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
And it all might be taken away by absurd, unfair officiating.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
The away uniform is yellow with turquoise, pink, and orange trim, inspired by the historic, colorful architecture of downtown Willemstad.
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Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Adverb
Spain just took a corner and it was nearly headed in but blocked away by Austrian defender Kevin Danso.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
And it all might be taken away by absurd, unfair officiating.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Adjective
Home and away jerseys for his home club, Barcelona.
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Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
The away uniform is yellow with turquoise, pink, and orange trim, inspired by the historic, colorful architecture of downtown Willemstad.
—
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
Adverb
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The Peptide-132 Hair Bond Repair Treatment uses a proprietary peptide complex, along with keratin, collagen, and amino acids, to repair damage, smooth frizz, and strengthen dry or overprocessed strands without weighing hair down.
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Regulators continue to focus on runway safety, and FAA data shows there were 1,636 runway incursions in fiscal year 2025, down from 1,758 in 2024 and 1,760 in 2023.
Adjective
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Mbappé took a crossover step to get around Viktor Gyökeres and from just outside the 6-yard box sent a diagonal shot inside the far post.
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After long periods in their own half to start the match, Norway broke the deadlock with a strike from Antonio Nusa that curled into the far corner.
Adjective
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The Marlins loaded the bases with one out before Kyle Stowers grounded into an apparent inning-ending double play, but the out call at the plate was overturned on review and Pauley was ruled safe.
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Norway in Boston will be a tougher test, although one imagines the competitor in him again will want to out-perform Erling Haaland.
Adverb
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Big nuclear player Vistra is off 26% from the September high.
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Coach Outlet has so many rich-looking styles up to 70 percent off.
Adjective
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The hotter evening side appears warm enough to break apart water molecules in the upper atmosphere, the study notes.
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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.
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Officials estimate about 5 ballots remain to be counted and 17,650 are waiting to cure a missing or mismatched signature.
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The number of casualties is expected to climb with thousands reported missing and frantic rescue efforts continuing.
Adjective
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According to the report, released last week, the number of removed barriers surpassed the previous record set in 2024 by 11%.
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Ahsem Kabir, a musician who lives nearby, stopped by the building on Wednesday to check out the removed door handles.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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Facing intense competition, Accor recognized the need for deeper customer retention and advocacy.
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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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