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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
And through its Pristine Partnership with the Hawaii Wildlife Fund (HWF), SCP Hilo supports the removal of marine debris from the island of Hawaii's remote beaches.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean is now home to dozens of species, and the floating plastic island emphasizes how human civilization can influence even the most remote areas.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
Office mandates lead the way One of the starkest reminders that the workplace has shifted is the change in companies’ approach to remote work.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Instead of returning home, he was taken into custody and later transferred to the remote detention site.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean is now home to dozens of species, and the floating plastic island emphasizes how human civilization can influence even the most remote areas.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
Office mandates lead the way One of the starkest reminders that the workplace has shifted is the change in companies’ approach to remote work.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Instead of returning home, he was taken into custody and later transferred to the remote detention site.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
Adjective
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It was found [that] the actual tumor was pretty small.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Then, the family says two others broke through a small window, manhandled their dogs and stole priceless mementos handed down through their family over generations, along with the cash.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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During the 2020 pandemic in particular, this became an appealing message, giving viewers a place to hang out with optimistic, hopeful TV friends who were delivering comfort from the recent — but now seemingly all-too-distant — past.—
Jennifer Armstrong,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Across Chinese university campuses, students are also checking out books on Iran to learn why the US wanted to go to war with a country that to them seems distant and mysterious.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are several secluded spots, including Shaw’s Cove, which has tide pools and snorkeling, and Pearl Street beach, which leads to Woods Cove at low tide.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Wilderness State Park Carp Lake, Michigan Beach bliss, secluded hiking and starry skies await travelers who venture to one of the biggest parks on Michigan's mitten.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their jerseys are very cool, but confusing The Belgian national team does have a very cool new away kit (uniform) styled after famous surrealist artist René Magritte.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Liverpool arrive after a 4-0 FA Cup defeat against Manchester City and have lost four of their past five away matches in all competitions.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Numerous designers, including Alessandro Michele and the late Vivienne Westwood, have credited the Queen as an inspiration, not least for the kind of sturdy, tweedy daywear shown in a section devoted to her off-duty garments.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Or book a court at the Prospect Park Tennis Center at an off hour.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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The title may be clinical and detached; the image on its cover is anything but.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fire also damaged two neighboring houses and a detached garage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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As a secret organization called Metronome declares war to eliminate them, an agent named Lema suspects a hidden truth and launches an investigation to find the real enemy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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While major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto are on every itinerary, the country offers hidden gems, out-of-the-way experiences, and relatively unknown places to explore.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley isn’t a sudden-twitch mover and the tackling can get messy, but the size, awareness and ability to play deep, in the slot or around the box should keep him in the Day 2 conversation.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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From high enough in the sky, the clouds look like thick cotton being pulled from a deep-blue couch.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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