Synonyms of miles

miles

noun

plural of mile

as in infinities

a long distance

the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• infinities
• long hauls
• light-years
• country miles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inches
• steps
• hairs
• stone's throws

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of miles

Ust-Luga is one of Russia’s largest oil and gas export terminals located more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) from Ukraine. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Baseball descended on this site — just 20 miles from where the Hawkeye state intersects with Wisconsin and Illinois across the Mississippi River, where the iconic 1989 movie starring Kevin Costner was filmed. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The group’s survey efforts are mostly organized into 17 clusters, each containing 12 to 16 individual collection sites spread out in a grid of roughly 14 square miles. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

The ticket that won the jackpot Wednesday night was purchased at a Hy-Vee station in Quincy, about 100 miles west of the state capital of Springfield along the Missouri border, Illinois Lottery officials said. — Dave Collins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

According to the National Transportation Safety Board’s official report, all four tires exploded as the plane sped down the runway at 150 miles per hour. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

On Wednesday, Omani authorities said the spill had drifted to reach the mainland, affecting 25 miles (40km) of the Ras Madrakah coastline, more than 124 miles (200km) away from the tanker. — Sarah El Sirgany, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

On its website, Clay Lacy refers to its Connecticut location, about 80 miles from Manhattan, as New York – OXC. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026