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as in far
not close in time or space
the store is far away from here Passover is still three months away
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Recent Examples of away
Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After a few minutes, follow with hot water to flush away the debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
James knows the next time in front of an away city’s fans could be his last, but potentially saying goodbye to Cleveland was especially difficult.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Will Jaylin Noel take away too many targets for anyone but Nico Collins to be reliable?
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After a few minutes, follow with hot water to flush away the debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Back in 2018, Ole Gunnar Solskjær was drafted in as a temporary replacement for Jose Mourinho and, after an impressive run of results, including an away win against Paris Saint-Germain, was hired permanently.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
James knows the next time in front of an away city’s fans could be his last, but potentially saying goodbye to Cleveland was especially difficult.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
Adverb
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The men’s numbers have been declining – only 36 athletes will compete in these Games, down from 55 in Beijing in 2022 – and it’s long suffered from a lack of parity.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whirlpool recommends alternating spoons and forks and placing those handles down; load knives handles up.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On the far wall, framed by a red-and-gold Gothic arch, was the Black Virgin, a doll-like wooden figure that pilgrims come to see.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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At an annual meeting of the Parliamentary Forum on Intelligence and Security in El Salvador in November, far-right deputy Nikolas Ferreira claimed Brazilian criminal organizations had infiltrated the government.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Changing a belt or styling it in an out-of-the-box way can also add visual interest to your waistline.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Carlile, an out lesbian, is a vocal opponent of the president's administration.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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SpanxShape Faux Leather Leggings Leather or faux leather leggings can certainly be a gamble, so now’s your chance to try out the trend while these shapewear leggings are 50 percent off.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Emma Shoulder Bag is an impressive $349 off for a limited time.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pull-apart rolls are great as a party appetizer, for a potluck, or even as a meal with a soup or side salad.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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In recent years, my sisters and I will take turns trying a new appetizer like Buffalo chicken dip or a pull-apart cheese bread.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Roughly ten hours passed before Guthrie was reported missing, more than enough time to drive, say, to the border.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ring has ended its partnership with Flock, a tech surveillance company that works with police, days after Ring's Super Bowl ad boasting a feature to help find missing dogs sparked controversy.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Manscaped’s ‘Hair Ballad’ Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The removed files reportedly also show various works of art, including those containing nudity.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, turning once, until the daikon is tender and both sides are deep golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Chihiro Tomioka,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2026
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Journaling is also a great way to explore your deeper thoughts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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