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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
Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Police are combing through a Chicago condo searching for clues in a double murder case that started more than 300 miles away.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
At a prematch press conference to preview Sunday’s away trip to Real Sociedad, furious Flick sent a warning to La Masia youngsters and their entourages.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
There was nobody to meet us; the jeep that had been scheduled to pick us up had gotten stuck about ten miles away and would take another two or three hours to arrive.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Police are combing through a Chicago condo searching for clues in a double murder case that started more than 300 miles away.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Home games were played in one yard and away games in the yard next door, Vincent keeping statistics and handing out a trophy at season’s end.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
At a prematch press conference to preview Sunday’s away trip to Real Sociedad, furious Flick sent a warning to La Masia youngsters and their entourages.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
Adverb
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index is down about 3% over the last five trading days, butup 33% in the last six months, compared to the S&P 500 index’s 8% return.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Fans stormed the court and jumped up and down in celebration on a night when the Bruins honored John Wooden, the Indiana native and Purdue alumnus who coached them to a record 10 national championships.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The result is a widening credibility gap that populist and far-right actors are increasingly able to convert into support faster than the political centre can respond.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Should this occur, the snow could be somewhat heavier (wetter) in far eastern areas for a time.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The resort has teamed up with local partners like Pieces of 8 boat tours to offer guests day trips to the Bahamas' out islands of Exuma and Eleuthera– where visitors can swim with pigs or feed iguanas in their natural habitat.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Best interception Cornerback Kani Walker saw a quick out route late in the first half against Auburn and jumped a pass from Jackson Arnold, his former teammate at Auburn, for an interception at the Arkansas 11 with the Hogs ahead by four points.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
31 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Her favorite styles have a puffer exterior, and Amazon’s fashion store has some in stock and on sale for up to 53 percent off right now.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Shop this 6-quart size on sale in 12 different colors at up to 22 percent off, or save up to 25 percent on smaller sizes for desserts and sides below.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 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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News images from the scene showed the car nose-down on the track, with extensive front-end damage including a missing wheel.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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But there were also key missing pieces, one of which was climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 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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The Phillies pivoted to a reunion with veteran catcher JT Realmuto, further solidifying the sense that the team is returning with most of its star core back and looking to make a deeper playoff run next season.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some of the morteros took thousands of years to be ground to 12 or 13 inches deep, Holton said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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