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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
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
When moisture comes into contact with this fabric, it’s quickly absorbed and wicked away from the skin.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Beren Cross, New York Times, 28 July 2025
So, mark your calendars and compose your away messages because these fresh properties have finally opened up their booking pages.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Adverb
As fate would have it, his return could happen on the very pitch where he was injured: Barca’s third league game of the season is away against Rayo on August 31.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
When moisture comes into contact with this fabric, it’s quickly absorbed and wicked away from the skin.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
There was a knowing grin shared between father and son as the latter walked past the away dugout following his second-half substitution.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 28 July 2025
So, mark your calendars and compose your away messages because these fresh properties have finally opened up their booking pages.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
Adverb
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Year-to-date violent crime, as of Aug. 5, is down 26% compared to the year before, and the 2024 figure dropped 35% from 2023.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The water was 58 degrees at the top and the same 10 or 15 feet down, but the day was overcast and cold, and a hard wind was blowing out of the northwest.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately for us nosy reporters, the Giants set up the second day of offensive linemen/defensive linemen one-on-ones on the far field.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Prolonged wind events that unleash heavy rainfall and travel far distances sometimes qualify as derechos.—
Isabella O'Malley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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There are also concerns about bias, a new cohort of progressive journalists who are part of an out-of-touch media elite, relentlessly negative coverage, and incessant scandal and celebrity stories.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Contreras and Megill were both jubilant in their celebrations following the out call by home plate umpire Will Little, who both yelled and fist-pumped.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This site is a great place to pick up secondhand sporting equipment at up to 70% off, according to Woroch.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 Aug. 2025
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The company recently announced that movies tickets will be 50% off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for AMC Stubs rewards program.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Pour out a bit of suede cleaning liquid (or an acid like white vinegar) onto a dry cloth, rubbing it into the shoe’s upper to lightly dampen the affected suede and break apart particle clumps.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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People are going around scavenging from construction sites and breaking apart wood pallets from ships that deliver food.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The twin bells at Urakami Cathedral, which was destroyed in the bombing, also rang together again after one of the bells that had gone missing following the attack was restored by volunteers.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office was notified shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday that Odin Upton had gone missing from his home near Browning Road in Gentry, according to the release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While Orange County may not be short on luxury stays, Pelican Hill remains a standout for its ability to feel removed from it all.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
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With client-facing roles, more removed engineers, and positions in between all speaking different vernaculars, a lingua franca must be found.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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But this may be FIU’s deepest position with players such as Antonio Patterson, Shamir Sterlin, Sadonnie Gay and Jessiah McGrew pushing for playing time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Yale model’s 1.8% price impact aligns with retail plans: selective increases in metal-heavy and electronics-adjacent categories, balanced by deeper promotions and expanded private-label offerings to keep key price points stable.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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