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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
Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The city announced Wednesday that Hupp will be stepping away effective June 19.
—Shannon Tyler
may 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
But the Patriots will be playing preseason games and have nine regular-season away games in 2026.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Adverb
But Pratt — who had spent the morning at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter speaking with animal welfare advocates — headed toward the nearby recreation center to talk with residents away from the cameras.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The city announced Wednesday that Hupp will be stepping away effective June 19.
—Shannon Tyler
may 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026
Adjective
So now the Sailors, who finished second in the Sunset League, have an away game for the second round of the playoffs.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
But the Patriots will be playing preseason games and have nine regular-season away games in 2026.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
Adverb
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The company’s shares are down 16% year to date as investors worry its businesses are being eaten up by competitors and that Copilot’s user base leaves a lot to be desired.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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The latest Apple AirPods 3, a small but mighty set of earbuds with impressive sound quality and ergonomic cushioning, are quietly down to $200, while the newest MacBook Air has an impressive $200 discount.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Netanyahu’s far-right political allies, ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have both called for a more aggressive military response.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Creating the Gerrymandering Partisan Index The GPI tracks how far seats deviate from the votes that produced them.—
Bruce Sibley,
Time,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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So this is an out-of-cycle dismissal.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Despite emerging from the pits behind McLaughlin, Malukas swept past his teammate on the out lap before also picking off Palou, putting him ahead of the two yellow cars once again.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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The latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran suggests that a deal may yet be some way off.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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But the Dodgers won’t necessarily feel the need to find him rest days, either by lining his start up before an off day in the schedule or giving him the day off, after every two-way day.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 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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During the search for the missing mother and daughter and Fieramusca, FBI agents followed Green.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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When tube feet were severed, the wound margin was a mess of missing or fragmented epidermal and connective tissue.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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%.—
Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Ahsem Kabir, a musician who lives nearby, stopped by the building on Wednesday to check out the removed door handles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That’s a pity, because with further refinement, Girl, Interrupted could go deeper.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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But, of course, the spotlight is on deep discounts and a focus on the marketplace’s Brand+ channel where shoppers can find trusted, global brands (with official product authentication).—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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