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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
This would open up even more travel possibilities, such as island hopping or reaching remote lakes.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Mental health challenges and weakened social ties, which began during remote learning, remain among the key contributors to this decline.
—Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Le Petit Caporal had been exiled on the remote Atlantic island of Saint Helena since the Battle of Waterloo six years earlier.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
Read Next North Carolina Headless dolphin on remote NC island prompts search for culprit, officials say
May 14, 2025 2:28 PM
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Baby elephant seal stabbed repeatedly on Oregon beach, feds say.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Mental health challenges and weakened social ties, which began during remote learning, remain among the key contributors to this decline.
—Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Le Petit Caporal had been exiled on the remote Atlantic island of Saint Helena since the Battle of Waterloo six years earlier.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
Read Next North Carolina Headless dolphin on remote NC island prompts search for culprit, officials say
May 14, 2025 2:28 PM
Read Next
National
Baby elephant seal stabbed repeatedly on Oregon beach, feds say.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
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Yes, Georgia and Paul split this season as the blowback from the trial — and Paul's support of Proposition 38, disastrous for small businesses — imperiled his mayoral career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Farmers watered their crops less, and saw smaller harvests as a result.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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The trick was to keep them distant and yet connected, and find ways to not make the audience wait to see their chemistry, because the John Corbett and Sarah Jessica Parker chemistry is undeniable and a gift.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Within 23 hours, the signals will be as far from Earth as NASA’s Voyager 1, the world’s most distant spacecraft at more than 15 billion miles in interstellar space.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Location Located on the northwestern coast of Guanacaste, Punta Cacique is a secluded cliffside community offering easy access to two neighboring beach towns: Playa Hermosa and Playa del Coco.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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The expansion San Diego club announced Friday that the fans are prohibited from attending home and away matches.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Mbappe became only the third Madrid player to score an away hat-trick against Barcelona but could only watch as his team lost 4-3 and squandered any chance of retaining their La Liga title from the previous season.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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For those who aren’t seeking beach time, the island also was praised for offering historic sites, golf courses and other off-shore activities.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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After an off day Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks come to GABP for three games.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Investigators at the scene found the housing to a side view mirror, a front driver’s side bumper component and a detached front driver’s side wheel trim.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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Cooking was done in a detached cookhouse, which also is open for viewing.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
7 May 2025
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Estate sales are a treasure trove for uncovering vintage clothing, and real hidden gems are often tucked away in unexpected places.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The building’s second story will be built out and have even more bowling lanes — something not commonly seen in the U.S., Parkin said — and a hidden speakeasy bar that will be for 21 years old and over.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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By recognizing the people behind the patents and placing their work in the public spotlight, the event invited deeper collaboration with industry and affirmed IP as a living, public-facing asset.—
Stephen Key,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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