as in very
to a great degree
the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania
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as in away
not close in time or space
the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system
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Recent Examples of far
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Two-time Olympic bronze medalist Grant Fisher wasn’t far behind Kessler.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
The key part of the limb researchers looked at was the calcadium, or the heel bone, which allows modern kangaroos to travel far distances while grazing through the elastic energy stored and released in the Achilles tendon, Jones said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
The storm, expected to be the most significant so far this winter season, will impact most of the nation east of the Rocky Mountains with snow and ice, and usher in some of the coldest temperatures seen in years, forecasters have said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Two-time Olympic bronze medalist Grant Fisher wasn’t far behind Kessler.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Although there are still some limits to how far shoppers will travel, today more is factoring into their decisions — including price and brand.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
The key part of the limb researchers looked at was the calcadium, or the heel bone, which allows modern kangaroos to travel far distances while grazing through the elastic energy stored and released in the Achilles tendon, Jones said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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Another very important component of any AI law is the jurisdictional scope.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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At the very least, legislatures need to address the impact of data centers and complete their work on the risks of AI bias.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Research your rebooking options and alternative itineraries in advance, and take advantage of airlines' self-service tools to avoid long lines at airport agent desks or long hold times on the phone.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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
Adverb
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Where to find warming centers around Philadelphia Philadelphia has activated an Enhanced Code Blue due to the extremely cold temperatures.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The laundry list of failures under Newsom’s watch is lengthy, especially those that are entirely within his control.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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After remaining relatively quiet on Sunday, the Republican president in two lengthy social media posts said that Democrats had encouraged people to obstruct law enforcement operations.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
26 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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The movie seems keen to the now-ancient and passé concept of selling out, though not terribly interested in actually reviving or adopting Gen X’s principled superstition against it.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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While Chris Pratt’s new sci-fi thriller, Mercy, is not shaping up to do terribly well at the box office, reviews are starting to come in during its opening weekend from both critics and fans.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In practice, the hand can grasp objects from both sides, detach to reach distant targets, collect multiple items sequentially, and securely reattach to its base.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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The pair spoke with PEOPLE in 2023, after reuniting for Good Burger 2, about rekindling their friendship after growing distant as adults.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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