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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
Common policies, such as remote or hybrid work, may help caregiving by offering more flexibility, but also can exacerbate inequalities for certain workers, Robbins of NPWF said.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
In the remote highlands of Montenegro, a shepherd mother and daughter proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of the violence that shattered their family.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The operation occurred eight days after Sanchez allegedly tried to lure an eight-year-old and a 10-year-old to a remote property.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The north side of the river is quieter and more remote, with plenty of space for backcountry camping, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
In the remote highlands of Montenegro, a shepherd mother and daughter proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of the violence that shattered their family.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The operation occurred eight days after Sanchez allegedly tried to lure an eight-year-old and a 10-year-old to a remote property.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The north side of the river is quieter and more remote, with plenty of space for backcountry camping, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
Adjective
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Modern warfare has shown that traditional radar systems often struggle to identify and monitor many small drones flying together.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Adjust a subscription or renegotiate a small fee, then record the change, because tracking progress reinforces confidence and protects your careful planning.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The prospects for a resumption of Gulf oil exports look distant, absent a major diplomatic or military breakthrough, after Iran reportedly started laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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After Phase 2 is complete, test-flights are expected to begin in early 2028, in the not-so-distant future.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The water- and fire-resistant concrete and steel lower level, meanwhile, has an additional bedroom and a media room, as well as access to an oversized spa and a retractable drawbridge providing access to a secluded cove down below.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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Golden Age Wine has two locations, one of which is in a secluded downtown courtyard bedecked in string lights.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Packed bars during away matches.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The away games in Lublin, Poland, against Dynamo Kyiv and Dublin against Shelbourne have given the travelling Palace fans some special moments which will not be forgotten.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Venezuela manager Omar López spent his off day experiencing another side of South Florida’s sports scene.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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It was later sold in an off-market deal, at which point it was renamed Contigo.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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But also, the way that the hospice nurses are so compassionate and calm and present, but at the same time detached.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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The number of days homes spent on the market dropped sharply, down 30% for attached homes and 40% for detached homes.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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High end travelers need an advisor who has knowledge, personal connections and access to hidden places and interesting people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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As the camera lingers on the face of the main protagonist Qihuo, and her two best friends Atnyop and Itgop, Chen reveals hidden emotions and untold feelings.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The property is deep in the jungle and has many winding paths and stairs to common areas, restaurants, and certain guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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As one leg swings forward, the other needs to help stabilize your pelvis and trunk — requiring coordinated engagement from your deep core, glute, hip and leg muscles.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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