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as in small
small in degree
there's a remote chance that it'll rain today, so I brought an umbrella
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
his grandfather had been a somewhat remote figure, at least until they got to spend a summer together
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as in away
not close in time or space
a permanent base on Mars is likely to happen only in the remote future
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Recent Examples of remote
Director Harry Lighton transposed the story from the 1970s to the present, casting a hulking Alexander Skarsgård as the gorgeous and emotionally remote biker Ray, and Melling as the shy, diminutive parking attendant who submits himself to Ray.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Stories must be written, possibilities explored, no matter how remote.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Australia’s remote cave systems are especially productive because large portions remain unsurveyed.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Sessions are also recorded on remote cameras, so no crew is present, ensuring intimacy.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Stories must be written, possibilities explored, no matter how remote.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Australia’s remote cave systems are especially productive because large portions remain unsurveyed.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Sessions are also recorded on remote cameras, so no crew is present, ensuring intimacy.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
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But the proposal would only actually impact a small few — billionaires.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The first call for help was a silent text message from an emergency beacon, mobilizing a small army of rescuers dispatched from different directions.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Genealogy investigations have had major success stories Successfully using the DNA of distant family members to profile and narrow down suspects had an extraordinarily high-profile debut in 2018, when it was used to solve the cold case of the Golden State Killer.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The oldest American woman to compete in the women’s singles event in nearly a century now sits in a distant 13th place ahead of the 4-minute free skate on Thursday night.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The 84-year-old disappeared from her secluded Tucson home after she was last seen on January 31.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The resort is in an incredibly secluded pocket of Rancho Mirage, a city in the Greater Palm Springs area, about 20 minutes from the Palm Springs airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This will be the ninth away game for UT in its all-time series with the Razorbacks.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Inside eight days, Newcastle have doubled their tally of away wins for the campaign.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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He’ll be aided by the schedule; the Dodgers have four off days over their first four weeks of the regular season, which should help with workload concerns.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The fundraising follows last November's off-year elections, where voters gave Democrats major wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor races even as the DNC faced a challenging financial picture.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Senate Bill 1277 would cut text limiting what counts as an ADU, essentially allowing detached ADUs with the same consideration as apartments inside a home.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Robots map hidden blooms The Mississippi River plume spreads nutrient-rich freshwater across the Gulf’s surface.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Families everywhere are gearing up for egg hunts, where children race to find hidden treasures in their backyards and parks, all while dreaming of chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Gas fireplaces turn on with a flip of a switch and deep Italian marble tubs are easily large enough for two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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