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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
The concept will feature acts like Paris Hilton and Kim Petras performing on a remote stage as the show is beamed into theaters around the country.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Covering much of the peninsula’s lush windward side, a steep coastal trail in Kohala Forest Preserve leads to a remote beach and surfing spot in Pololū Valley.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
April 15 Six passengers boarded the cruise during a stop at Tristan da Cunha, a group of remote islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
One Argentine judge went as far as to order 85 residents of a remote Patagonian town to stay at home for a month.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Covering much of the peninsula’s lush windward side, a steep coastal trail in Kohala Forest Preserve leads to a remote beach and surfing spot in Pololū Valley.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
April 15 Six passengers boarded the cruise during a stop at Tristan da Cunha, a group of remote islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
One Argentine judge went as far as to order 85 residents of a remote Patagonian town to stay at home for a month.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
Adjective
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August 23 – September 22 One small fix today could make everything run better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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As part of the regional consolidation, offices in distant counties could now answer calls and schedule appointments for Jean’s office, and vice versa.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The production is cold, distant, and uncertain, like the world lately, but within the song the lyrics feel warm and comforting.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Other highlights include a living room anchored by a massive travertine floating-hearth fireplace set against a gray brick wall plus a secluded primary suite with dual closets and baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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For a more secluded experience, Outland Great Smoky Mountains is a private retreat nestled in the mountains just a few minutes from downtown Sylva.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Most of the queries Hoggatt received Saturday morning were about why a league champion was playing a first-round away game against a team that had finished lower in its league’s standings.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Their final away game might not look great but Chelsea are on one of the worst runs in the club’s history, losing the last six games while conceding 14 goals and scoring only one.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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And their struggles are why Thursday’s off day couldn’t come at a better time.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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The service On a recent off-season autumn stay a few weeks after opening, service felt friendly, low-key, knowledgeable—and fairly hands-off, mostly for the better.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The treatments were carried out at Ali’s semi-detached home in Leicester, which was described by investigators and witnesses as unsanitary and unsuitable for clinical care, the news outlet reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The property also features a detached, two-story guest house with two independent living spaces.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Plus, its hidden side pockets can stash cords, bobby pins and backup lip balm.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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These climate solutions currently remain hidden in plain sight.—
Paige Stein,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Decades of local service as mayor and county supervisor have given me a deep understanding of local, state and federal issues.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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In Russia, indulging in such conspiracies is often less an exercise in political prediction than an expression of deeper anxieties that can be otherwise hard to express.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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