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as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view a remote cottage on the far side of the mountain

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Recent Examples of remote In a remote Colorado meadow, flying insect populations have plummeted over 70% in just 20 years. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025 While still a remote possibility, the uncertainty has been enough to fuel persistent safe-haven demand. Benzinga, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025 Prosecutors said Heuermann killed seven women over a period of at least two decades, dumping most of their remains on a remote parkway near Long Island's Gilgo Beach. Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025 In addition, the technology could be used to save lives aboard submarines and at remote Arctic bases. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
Adjective
  • Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Her list continues with small but frustrating oversights.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • With her brother and his girlfriend still distant, she is left hoping time will ease the awkwardness created over one special dress.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
  • His competitors have become distant runners up.
    John Hyatt, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Surrounded by rocky limestone cliffs, verdant rainforests and the emerald Andaman Sea, the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a secluded, 54-room temple to contemporary Thai design that is as beautiful as its backdrop.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Sunset and Ocean Isle beaches are favorites for families, while Caswell and Bald Head Island are more secluded and rich with wildlife.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Burnley, now back in the Premier League after a dominant Championship campaign, arrive with a strong away form under Scott Parker.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The tone was set from the moment the away team arrived.
    Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Mired in a terrible second-half slump, the center fielder went 2-for-3 with two sacrifice flies after not starting Tuesday and Wednesday and an off day Thursday.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Jayhawks will attempt to learn from their mistakes during an upcoming off week.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Due to his austere and detached manner, he is known to immediately inspire awe in his patients.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The relevance of The Lord is impossible to ignore, especially in the character of a British journalist, who is extremely detached and mercenary.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Adapting this chaos‑engineering philosophy through recovery drills, fault injection and regular testing exposes hidden dependencies and builds confidence.
    Mukul Garg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • One is the character of the factory owner, Baek Joo-sang, who has a very dark, hidden side to him, but who is also considered a good boss and decent person by the people around him.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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