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
Three-quarters of the cars imported by countries as far-flung as Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Djibouti last year were pure electrics.
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
The results reveal that deep-sea brittle stars have spread around the world’s oceans throughout the past 100 million years, connecting regions as far-flung as Tasmania and Iceland.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2025
The brand has presented the Métiers d’Art line, timed around the pre-fall season, in cities as far-flung as Tokyo; New York; Rome; Edinburgh, Scotland; Salzburg, Austria, and Dallas.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
This year’s fresh lineup of home-field and far-flung journeys spotlights delectable food, warm friendships, picturesque landscapes, dazzling discoveries, spirited camaraderie and laughter galore.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
The results reveal that deep-sea brittle stars have spread around the world’s oceans throughout the past 100 million years, connecting regions as far-flung as Tasmania and Iceland.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2025
The brand has presented the Métiers d’Art line, timed around the pre-fall season, in cities as far-flung as Tokyo; New York; Rome; Edinburgh, Scotland; Salzburg, Austria, and Dallas.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
This year’s fresh lineup of home-field and far-flung journeys spotlights delectable food, warm friendships, picturesque landscapes, dazzling discoveries, spirited camaraderie and laughter galore.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-flung
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The system comes preloaded with a vision–language–action (VLA) large model and more than 10,000 real-world data samples, enabling it to perform complex tasks without extensive setup or calibration.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Denver Police Department warned that extensive road closures are in place, and all intersections surrounding the area are closed.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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As could be heard in the far-off chants of his name from the away end at the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere in St James’ Park, the Leeds die-hards are relishing this cinematic pivot from Aaronson.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last year, proceeds from the camp covered the cost of new home and away uniforms for varsity players.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The aim is to dig into general themes rather than specific transfers that are currently ongoing to give a broad picture of as many elements as possible.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The listing, which could be the largest IPO on record, underscores a broader shift.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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The recognition also reflects a shift at CES 2026, where many robotics companies emphasized real-world deployment timelines instead of distant promises.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss likely had the rooting interest of many in America, and not only because the Rebels’ modest history in the sport boasted only one recognized national championship, and that one in distant 1960.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Amid efforts to increase department-wide diversity, KCKPD is still largely staffed by officers who are men or who are white in Kansas’ most diverse city and county.—
Sofi Zeman
January 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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After breaking them in, my wide, flat feet remained pain-free and felt swaddled in comfort the entire time.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Batherson had yet another chance to break the deadlock later in the same powerplay, but found the far post with a wide open net in front of him.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Again rally in Madrid was attended by far-right representatives from all over the continent.—
Max Hastings,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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In this sense, sweeping surveys such as this might count people like me—someone who has close friends but lacks friend groups—among the lonely.—
Jenny Singer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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This design helps the sensor capture bright highlights and deep shadows in the same frame.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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This could be easily written off as the financial mismanagement of youth, but taken as a whole, Gen Z’s outlook on the economy is at once a rejection of conventional wisdom and a deep, almost subconscious absorption of the commodification of everything.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Far-flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-flung. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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