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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
In the film, which entered production in Mississippi this week, a seasoned criminologist and a young female psychologist are lured to a remote Mississippi town to investigate the murder of a little girl and the disappearance of her twin sister.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The drone is also available without a remote or goggles for $489.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Viasat Viasat provides satellite internet across the state, including remote areas.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Along with the city, Bloom Companies LLC, Liberty Insurance Underwriters Inc., HNTB Corp., Edward Kramer & Sons, Faith Technologies Inc., and Dante Hamilton, who was the remote bridge operator at the time of the incident, are named as defendants.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The drone is also available without a remote or goggles for $489.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Viasat Viasat provides satellite internet across the state, including remote areas.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Along with the city, Bloom Companies LLC, Liberty Insurance Underwriters Inc., HNTB Corp., Edward Kramer & Sons, Faith Technologies Inc., and Dante Hamilton, who was the remote bridge operator at the time of the incident, are named as defendants.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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On a sunny morning in late June, his exercise regimen began with small steps: His right foot keeping pace with the treadmill, his left foot stationary, off to the side.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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And with their echo for an instant echoes of the first poetry in our lives come back like music that fades into the distant night.—
Gregory Jusdanis,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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The future of regenerative medicine, once hypothetical and distant, now approaches with real hope for curing—not simply managing—a host of devastating chronic conditions.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Silent Hill f In 1960s Japan Shimizu Hinako's secluded town is consumed by a sudden fog.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This destination restaurant within the luxury glamping property offers a refined take on seasonal ingredients against the backdrop of a secluded canyon.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The club reserved 10 tickets for him at every away ground, such was their dedication to following their friend.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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After many past requests, Gamble is joining the away mission!—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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Interim manager Ray Montgomery agreed that plan made sense, despite the recent number of off days.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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The game was suspended due to rain in the first inning and then completed the following afternoon, which was supposed to be an off day.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And, true to Hidden Hills’ equestrian roots, a detached horse stable stands ready to support an active lifestyle.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
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Someone Almost Killed Thing Before the identities of the Hyde and its master were revealed, someone stabbed Thing, the detached hand that is the Addams family’s companion, in the back and left him hanging in Wednesday’s room.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Breaking routines together or trying new approaches can help deal with disagreements better and reveal hidden emotions and needs if approached constructively.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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More: The Ukraine war's hidden toll and one soldier's long, painful journey to the US for help From then on, Trump and Zelenskyy have never been on the best of terms.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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But this may be FIU’s deepest position with players such as Antonio Patterson, Shamir Sterlin, Sadonnie Gay and Jessiah McGrew pushing for playing time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Yale model’s 1.8% price impact aligns with retail plans: selective increases in metal-heavy and electronics-adjacent categories, balanced by deeper promotions and expanded private-label offerings to keep key price points stable.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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