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as in away
not close in time or space
the distant towers were barely visible in the fog
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
was distant and distracted all throughout the interview
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as in different
being not of the same kind
a marriage between two people from very distant cultures
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Recent Examples of distant
Warner’s return remains a distant proposition, likely not until the NFC Championship Game or Super Bowl.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
As a result of their current repetitive behavior, these humanoid robots will likely be used for those one-track household tasks in (perhaps no-so) distant future, or in factories, Bloomberg reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
More distant clusters that existed earlier in the universe than SPT2349-56 have previously been discovered.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Through shows like Finding Your Roots and 2 Lies & a Leaf, and with the latest advancements in genealogical studies, many A-listers have delved into their family trees and learned about their distant relatives.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
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As could be heard in the far-off chants of his name from the away end at the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere in St James’ Park, the Leeds die-hards are relishing this cinematic pivot from Aaronson.—
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Last year, proceeds from the camp covered the cost of new home and away uniforms for varsity players.—
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Some feel detached, as if the shock still lingered, and the realization of survival despite the improbability had not set in.—
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Other structures out on the property include a detached and heated garage with studio space and a barn with horse stalls and a workshop.—
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Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon to protest federal immigration activity after agents were involved in two different shootings this week, one that left a woman dead in Minneapolis and another that wounded two people in Portland, Oregon.—
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Just like its jogger counterpart, this hoodie comes in three different lengths and is carried up to a size 3XL.—
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Batherson had yet another chance to break the deadlock later in the same powerplay, but found the far post with a wide open net in front of him.—
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Again rally in Madrid was attended by far-right representatives from all over the continent.—
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
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Recognizing the diverse needs of the community, Orange Coast Medical Center also offers prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding classes in Vietnamese, ensuring language is never a barrier to receiving compassionate care.—
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The work triangle has origins dating back to the 19th century, but in a space that now serves diverse purposes and is filled with technology and appliances that didn’t exist when it was created, is the kitchen work triangle still relevant?—
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This design helps the sensor capture bright highlights and deep shadows in the same frame.—
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This could be easily written off as the financial mismanagement of youth, but taken as a whole, Gen Z’s outlook on the economy is at once a rejection of conventional wisdom and a deep, almost subconscious absorption of the commodification of everything.—
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Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin personally led the firing of a Piranha torpedo from an autonomous submarine, monitored by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto via remote communication from Jakarta.—
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Workers often toil high above remote landscapes.—
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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