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as in away
not close in time or space
the distant towers were barely visible in the fog
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
was distant and distracted all throughout the interview
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as in different
being not of the same kind
a marriage between two people from very distant cultures
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Recent Examples of distant
People generally give less weight to the distant future.
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James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945, the deputy commander of Israel’s Jerusalem and Central District in the Home Front Command says the past is not distant history.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Rains that fell in distant Caloocan or Valenzuela would fill the San Juan and burst its banks at Talayan, engulfing the squatters’ homes in slurry thick with leptospirosis and dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
But there’s also a lot to love about the world of kids’ bunk beds these days that will make the days of summer camp a relic of the distant past, between sleek architectural setups with carved out nooks for climbing up to the top and cozy styles with separate staircases baked in.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
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James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945, the deputy commander of Israel’s Jerusalem and Central District in the Home Front Command says the past is not distant history.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Rains that fell in distant Caloocan or Valenzuela would fill the San Juan and burst its banks at Talayan, engulfing the squatters’ homes in slurry thick with leptospirosis and dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
But there’s also a lot to love about the world of kids’ bunk beds these days that will make the days of summer camp a relic of the distant past, between sleek architectural setups with carved out nooks for climbing up to the top and cozy styles with separate staircases baked in.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
Adjective
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Cronin didn’t leave Cincinnati to play the majority of his away games in the Midwest.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The cancellation includes all home and away competitions, JCPS spokesperson Carolyn Callahan said in a statement.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That doesn’t mean being passive or detached.—
Glenn Kurlander,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Total sales were down 1% to 5,663, and Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams counties all had slightly more detached home sales than Denver.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Lori Coble was in the hospital with her own injuries from the crash when Rustad had the task of breaking the unbearable news about the loss of Kyle, Emma and Katie, who had been taken to different facilities.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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China is tacking in a different direction.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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Her nurse scooped her up and ran to put her into a cold bath, and slowly the motions faded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ways to do that include cold showers, taking a nature walk, laughing, taking deep breaths, listening to something relaxing, or humming to yourself.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Industry partners say physically accurate simulation helps overcome the lack of diverse robotics data.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The industrial gas giant has strong pricing power and a diverse client base.—
Paulina Likos,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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For travelers heading to Europe or more remote destinations, the financial stakes are even bigger.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Nigerian security forces have deployed tactical teams in search of the kidnappers, believed to be among the rogue gangs who often carry out kidnappings for ransoms in remote communities with limited state and security presence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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