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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
What first drew you to this remote area of Georgia?
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The Dial, 22 May 2025
The worst-case scenario remains remote – one of the few things the vast majority of market participants and White House officials agree on these days.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
The body of a woman reported missing more than a year ago has been found buried in a remote desert area, and there’s been an arrest in her slaying, California deputies say.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
Colorful Bocas Town is lively, with a concentrated center of bars, restaurants, and shops, but more remote reaches of the island are home to forests, beaches, and even boutique resorts with luxe overwater bungalows.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
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The Dial, 22 May 2025
The worst-case scenario remains remote – one of the few things the vast majority of market participants and White House officials agree on these days.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
The body of a woman reported missing more than a year ago has been found buried in a remote desert area, and there’s been an arrest in her slaying, California deputies say.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
Colorful Bocas Town is lively, with a concentrated center of bars, restaurants, and shops, but more remote reaches of the island are home to forests, beaches, and even boutique resorts with luxe overwater bungalows.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
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The Court of International Trade previously rejected the small businesses' request to temporarily pause the tariffs while their lawsuit went forward, but then quickly scheduled Tuesday’s court hearing to decide whether to rule against the tariffs or impose a longer-term pause.—
Dietrich Knauth,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Instead, Atkinson took up golf for the first time and renewed his connection to scientific research, not the least of which was how a small white ball repeatedly avoids a hole in the ground.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Dan, who secured 20.89% in the first round, was a distant second.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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Its Dragonfly mission will launch in July 2028 atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and reach the distant moon in 2034.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Photo : Nils Timm The wellness center’s fitness room opens to a secluded patio.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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Souter was perfectly happy with his secluded life in Weare, New Hampshire, living with his elderly mother in a ramshackle cabin in the woods.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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There is no better experience than spending the day at your favorite team's stadium or even hitting the road to watch the squad play in one of the many iconic away stadiums across the league.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Prior to Monday’s report, the Commanders had been a team rumored to be the away team against the Dolphins.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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But the Lions scored three times in the top of the third off USD starter Cal Scolari.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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As the Cubs, winners in seven of their last nine, head into an off day Thursday, here are three takeaways from their second straight series victory.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The sale of the detached house in the 2300 block of Fruitdale Ave., San Jose, has been finalized.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Through it all, there’s the metronomic wash of the tides onto the sand, waves lapping the beach, the undulation of the ocean, and the cityscape of Rockaway, with its large apartment buildings and detached houses, in the background.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2025
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Inefficiencies and exploitation in procurement result in a hidden tax on taxpayers, siphoning billions of dollars each year from critical public programs.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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That rule would have broadly banned hidden charges as part of former President Joe Biden’s wide-ranging crackdown on junk fees that drive up costs without providing visible benefits.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Organizations that view trust as something to be actively built rather than passively maintained will gain the social capital needed to weather controversies and drive deeper mission impact.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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