as in infinity
a long distance
the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor
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Recent Examples of mile
Rockaway Beach is an 11-mile coastal destination in Queens known for surfing, boardwalks, and a relaxed beach-town atmosphere.
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Instead, Crutchfield appeared to designate a property in Itasca, some 40 miles away from Mansfield, as her primary homestead residence.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
North Topsail Beach is about a 140-mile drive southeast from downtown Raleigh.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Through three rounds, Orlov only hit his top speed with bursts above 20 miles per hour four times, according to NHL Edge data.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Instead, Crutchfield appeared to designate a property in Itasca, some 40 miles away from Mansfield, as her primary homestead residence.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
North Topsail Beach is about a 140-mile drive southeast from downtown Raleigh.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Through three rounds, Orlov only hit his top speed with bursts above 20 miles per hour four times, according to NHL Edge data.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mile
Noun
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Oh, and don’t skip the decadent outdoor pool, complete with a dramatic infinity edge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The grounds are equally impressive, with an infinity-edge pool, spa, and tiered waterfalls.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Katie Holmes and Eva Longoria have both worn them, which must be a sign that this functional-meets-sexy, minimalist ‘90s silhouette is here to stay for the long haul.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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In the long haul, the Vikings project a potentially game-breaking role.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Mile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mile. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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