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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2
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
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Here’s everything that’s happened so far.
—Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ample natural light from the floor-to-ceiling window on the far wall brightens the entire space.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
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Sánchez followed with another changeup, doubling up and going even further inside.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Here’s everything that’s happened so far.
—Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Venezuelan National Assembly member Willian Rodriguez has sharply criticized the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Maria Corina Machado, leader of the country’s far-right opposition.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ample natural light from the floor-to-ceiling window on the far wall brightens the entire space.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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Monster has debuted into this very fraught political moment where, despite no evidence showing a link between violence and transness, right-wingers have gone to great pains to paint almost every mass shooter who makes front page news as trans in hopes of stripping trans people of their rights.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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In early 2024, support for Israel’s war was very high, if lower among Democrats.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The battery hangs in there through long work sessions or binge marathons, and the webcam is solid for video calls.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Colbie Young has made long catches down the sideline.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An away end full of only the monied and tourists will all but silence the noise.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The night before an away game in Knoxville, Russ and Danny must sneak out of the team hotel and go on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Act quickly, as these tickets will be in extremely high demand, and prices may rise.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Investigators detailed those conclusions in a lengthy memo last month recommending that the office not move forward in charging Comey, according to sources familiar with the memo's contents.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Republicans and Democrats have so far shown no signs of compromise, making a lengthy shutdown increasingly possible this year.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Not terribly long ago, Spanish restaurants were abundant in this part of Manhattan, but a good number have died off in recent years.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Immediate forgiveness – a message of letting go of the anger that comes with being so terribly wronged – has a familiar sound to those who have been following a frighteningly violent news cycle.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There, the music switches to distant, classical pomp and the actor takes a seat at a tidy press junket-style set.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Electric aviation is far from a distant dream in 2025.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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