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

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Recent Examples of remote After packing the dope into the box truck, our team made their way to a remote parking lot for final delivery. Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025 Flying insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed ecosystems, raising fears that climate change may be playing a greater role than previously understood. Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Though remote, Sir Bani Yas Island is still accessible via water taxis or private planes. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses. Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remote
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Adjective
  • This personal blender can whip up breakfast smoothies, sauces and dips, salsas, omelets, and more thanks to its small but mighty 250-watt power base and stainless steel cross blade.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 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
  • Golden State closes its regular season schedule with away games at the Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Amid the celebrations, Elliott playfully shoved Ngumoha towards the away supporters, encouraging the then-16-year-old to savour becoming the youngest goal scorer in the club’s history.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Though his request to play in Napa was denied, his off-course involvement is already proving to be a unifying force.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • However, he was involved in an off-field accident that forced the Royals to shift their pitching plans.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 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
  • Frequently, capital comes with deep industry roots — a former music executive backing a music startup, or a healthcare veteran funding a medtech company.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Subprime borrowers and deep subprime borrowers are not likely to buy new cars.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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