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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distanced
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Frank Sinatra entertained at his Twin Palms estate; Marilyn Monroe retreated here between films, and Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in an A-frame hideaway steps from downtown.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026 -
After 20 minutes or so, the protesters retreated.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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That loop flung Integrity back toward Earth.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Each First Lady is flung into the national spotlight in their role as the President's wife.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Oil prices and shipping probably will not return to normal until the risk of attacks in the strait has receded, said Kaho Yu, head of energy and resources at risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft.—
Joshua Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The investigator said once the waters receded and the situation became more apparent, the groundskeepers started to help rescue people.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The deer could be contaminated with CWD, and if discarded incorrectly, can spread the disease.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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When Liverpool triggered their one-year option last month to extend Alisson’s contract until the summer of 2027, any lingering doubts over his future appeared to have been dispelled.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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This quarter dispelled those concerns.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Signs were posted this week warning of a disruption and preservation advocates took the government to court as debris dumped there from the White House East Wing demolition tested positive for lead.—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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His teammates, seemingly stunned by the magnitude of the moment, swarmed him at home plate and dumped Gatorade on Alaniz in celebration of the 5-4 victory.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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As Hayek understood, knowledge is dispersed in a world too complicated for any central planner to ever wrap their heads around.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Officers dispersed the crowd and found two slashing victims at the scene.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Distilled to vocals, guitar, bass, piano and drums as Perry sheds a lifetime of weight, the song ends on a single, resonant power chord — a sonic declaration of liberation.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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For example, Casa Familiar’s comprehensive air quality study in San Ysidro has helped shed light on the pollution South Bay communities endure from idling cars at the border, local heavy industry and Tijuana.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Distanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distanced. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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