1
as in extensive
having considerable extent
it could once be said that the sun never set on the far-flung British Empire
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2
as in away
not close in time or space
traveled to far-flung towns that had not seen a doctor in years
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Recent Examples of far-flung
If the sound of far-flung escapes and close encounters with a humpback whale floats your boat, read on for some of the world’s most unique marine getaways, from French Polynesia to Panama and Mozambique.
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Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Updates might include recent controversies about redistricting and gerrymandering across the U.S., as well as lethal border disputes in places as far-flung as Israel, Ukraine, Kashmir, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Trump has also positioned himself as the indispensable global statesman by driving efforts to bring peace to other, often far-flung and long-standing disputes.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
The newly emerging elite of seventh century England were looking east and were building new ideas about governance derived from old or far-flung places.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
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Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Updates might include recent controversies about redistricting and gerrymandering across the U.S., as well as lethal border disputes in places as far-flung as Israel, Ukraine, Kashmir, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Trump has also positioned himself as the indispensable global statesman by driving efforts to bring peace to other, often far-flung and long-standing disputes.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
The newly emerging elite of seventh century England were looking east and were building new ideas about governance derived from old or far-flung places.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-flung
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The skull distortion was so extensive that physical reconstruction wasn’t possible.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Treatments are extensive and popular with visitors and locals alike, so be sure to book ahead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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But there will be extra motivation upon his return to Tottenham, and the hope in the away end that perhaps a strong showing could propel his Palace career forward.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Galaxy’s away goal in the first leg gave them the tiebreaker heading into Wednesday’s second leg.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Half Acre has excess capacity in part due to a broader downturn in the craft brewing market.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, some experts are skeptical of impact of New Delhi's regulatory changes on investments as border tensions between India and China remain unresolved and the broader geostrategic competition between the two persists.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The prospects for a resumption of Gulf oil exports look distant, absent a major diplomatic or military breakthrough, after Iran reportedly started laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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After Phase 2 is complete, test-flights are expected to begin in early 2028, in the not-so-distant future.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pair it with wide-leg trousers and a blazer for dinner, tuck it into jeans for a casual afternoon, or layer it beneath a cardigan for cooler days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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In order to arrive at our eyes (or instruments), a signal has to go through a wide variety of environments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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For the past week, Israel has unleashed a furious assault across Lebanon, targeting the militant group Hezbollah from Tripoli in the far north to the villages along the country’s southern border.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The measure appears to be the first of its kind but raises complicated questions about how far government should go in dictating how certain events are taught.—
Gregory S. Schneider,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to take a stroll along the Albany Corning Preserve for sweeping river views.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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From thunderous victory to shattering downfall, this play delivers sweeping action sequences, political intrigue, and a theatrical experience that hits with the force of a battle drum.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Working in batches, drop batter into hot oil using tablespoon or a cookie scoop, and fry, turning as needed until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Far-flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-flung. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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