afield
adverb or adjective
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how did we get so far afield from the subject we intended to discuss?
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As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding.
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Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The main airport, Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International in the capital, Caracas, has been damaged, and buildings as far afield as neighboring Brazil have been evacuated, per Sky News.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
If all goes to plan, NASA will build one or more moon bases near the lunar south pole, then use the skills and knowledge gained from this endeavor to get astronauts even farther afield — to Mars.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
The Best Expedition Cruises Cruises are also heading further and further afield.
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Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The main airport, Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International in the capital, Caracas, has been damaged, and buildings as far afield as neighboring Brazil have been evacuated, per Sky News.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
If all goes to plan, NASA will build one or more moon bases near the lunar south pole, then use the skills and knowledge gained from this endeavor to get astronauts even farther afield — to Mars.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
The Best Expedition Cruises Cruises are also heading further and further afield.
—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for afield
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“Afield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afield. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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