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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
Pick a distant parking spot at the grocery store, for example, or walk laps around the field while your child is at soccer practice.
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Postsecondary education may feel like a distant milestone, but this first step can make a lasting difference for families.
—Fiona Ma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
But his own time on the trail became a distant memory.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This is very difficult to do for a distant galaxy.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Postsecondary education may feel like a distant milestone, but this first step can make a lasting difference for families.
—Fiona Ma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
But his own time on the trail became a distant memory.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This is very difficult to do for a distant galaxy.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
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McCarthy’s stat line wasn’t that impressive – 14-for-25 passing for 143 yards, two touchdowns and an interception – but the second-year man from Michigan showed incredible moxie to navigate a tricky away game against the two-time defending division champions.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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On March 22, one week into the season, midfielder Savannah DeMelo had a medical incident in the middle of an away game against Bay FC, which required her to be transported to the hospital.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Martell said the tone wasn’t hostile, just detached.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The detached house was built in 2013 and has a living area of 3,186 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And to get to play these characters that are layered and complex and multidimensional is really fun — anything where there's a public and a private life, and a secret, and different elements at play, and having to keep different balls in the air is really fulfilling and fun.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each box of pods follows the same format as their whole bean deliveries, single origin from a range of different coffee-producing countries and ready to drop right into a Keurig machine.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The tall high-rise buildings not demolished in Gaza City are seen in the far distance.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The transit tax earned some of its biggest gains from the central city and NoDa area, which has access to an active line, and one precinct on the far north end of the county around Davidson, which is anticipating access to a line.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Kimberly-Clark has been attempting to challenge the dominance of consumer goliath Procter & Gamble, whose business spans all drugstore aisles, including cold and digestion medicines.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Insulate With Mulch No matter the zone, crepe myrtles can benefit from additional mulch that locks in moisture and insulates the roots in cold weather.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kiley represents the state’s 3rd Congressional District, a conservative-leaning area that is also the most geographically diverse in the state.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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And whether your brand resonates with their very diverse customer base.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gjoshe had suffered a deep wound to his upper arm and had to wait until Tuesday for surgery.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The team hopes to prepare the technology for real-world deployment in the future, with potential applications in search and rescue, agriculture, and remote construction, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Where to Go Your mini-moon should be intimate, indulgent, and stress-free—luxe places that feel remote but are easy to get to.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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