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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
Bing is a distant second with just under 4% of the search market.
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
With many different exquisite cosmology data sets, from the cosmic microwave background to the large-scale structure of the Universe to ultra-distant supernovae, the Universe doesn’t quite add up.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
In February 1944, the war was no longer distant.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Torres and Montes are distant relatives, according to a copy of the affidavit for arrest warrant obtained by the San Luis Obispo Tribune.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
With many different exquisite cosmology data sets, from the cosmic microwave background to the large-scale structure of the Universe to ultra-distant supernovae, the Universe doesn’t quite add up.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
In February 1944, the war was no longer distant.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Torres and Montes are distant relatives, according to a copy of the affidavit for arrest warrant obtained by the San Luis Obispo Tribune.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
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Burnley, now back in the Premier League after a dominant Championship campaign, arrive with a strong away form under Scott Parker.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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The tone was set from the moment the away team arrived.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Jorma Taccone, the Lonely Island member and former Saturday Night Live writer, suffered a shattered pelvis and a detached sacrum in a 20-foot fall from a ladder at his farmhouse in Connecticut.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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For leaders wary of appearing cold or detached, the appeal is undeniable.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The company also showed off the Max10 Ultra, a hybrid robot vacuum that can automatically swap between three different sets of mop heads based on the flooring type.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of thought clearly also went into creating the right ambience from the moment the team bus pulls up behind the West Stand judging by the different lighting and imagery used to shift the mood as the players pass through the bowels of the arena.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Detroit has dominated the series in the near and far term, winning six of the last seven and going 12-4 against the number against the Pack.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The scandal also hands fresh ammunition to Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform Party, which is already leading in the polls.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Owalas are made with stainless steel, so water stays cold for hours, and the 16-ounce size is ideal for the younger kid crowd.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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Wash it all down with a cold beer.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Her 8-year-old son Auron has been studying the diverse plants that grow there and learning to pull up invasive species.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Film Festival with a robust lineup led by female filmmakers, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in international cinema through diverse storytelling approaches.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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In October 2024, Tom was spotted with his children by pig hunters, who filmed the group on remote North Island, New Zealand Police said.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ireland climbed 17 spots, propelled by career opportunities and new remote-work legislation, despite persistent challenges around housing and healthcare.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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