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
Growing up, the idea of winning even one world championship always seemed far-flung to Verstappen.
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Of course, the best diplomacy is often conducted through nontraditional means, especially in complex and far-flung regions such as the Pacific.
—Charles Edel, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Before long, the researchers were fielding reports from points as far-flung as Poland and the Netherlands.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Even if Antarctica isn't in your 2025 travel plans, these are still the best winter clothes for staying warm and toasty anywhere this season — whether that’s in your own backyard or as far-flung as the South Pole.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Of course, the best diplomacy is often conducted through nontraditional means, especially in complex and far-flung regions such as the Pacific.
—Charles Edel, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Before long, the researchers were fielding reports from points as far-flung as Poland and the Netherlands.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Even if Antarctica isn't in your 2025 travel plans, these are still the best winter clothes for staying warm and toasty anywhere this season — whether that’s in your own backyard or as far-flung as the South Pole.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-flung
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Google got in early with its extensive Pixel 9 discount, Samsung is preparing to launch its new Galaxy S25 Edge with a money-off promotion, and now the iPhone 16 has joined in with price cuts across all models of the 2024 Apple phone.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Law enforcement and Suzanne’s brother, Andrew Moorman, led extensive searches but were unable to find her.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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There is no better experience than spending the day at your favorite team's stadium or even hitting the road to watch the squad play in one of the many iconic away stadiums across the league.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Prior to Monday’s report, the Commanders had been a team rumored to be the away team against the Dolphins.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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Malibu built a sewer before, but only after regional water quality officials prohibited long-term use of septic systems in a broad area centered on the Civic Center.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump’s administration this month released a report calling for therapy alone and not broader gender-affirming health care for transgender youth.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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Dan, who secured 20.89% in the first round, was a distant second.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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Its Dragonfly mission will launch in July 2028 atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and reach the distant moon in 2034.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The show is set in 1972, when the cars were wide, the engines were big and the seatbelts were mostly decorative.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Certain buttons will also come in a wider variety of shapes, and the labels will have varying text weights.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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In the far west, where Fort Worth dips into Parker County, the Walsh and Veale Ranch communities are expected to house roughly 80,000 residents.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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As for McTominay, the midfielder’s movement towards the far post prevents Giorgio Scalvini from following Politano and keeps De Roon in a more central position.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Those in search of luxury can stay in a five-star hotel, sleeping on a plush bed, soaking in a deep bath tub and lounging on a balcony with sweeping mountain views.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Veteran forward John Tavares put Florida in a deep hole nearly six minutes into the first period, wrapping around the Panthers’ net and putting a second goal past Sergei Bobrovsky.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2025
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“Far-flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-flung. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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