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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
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, a Tarrant County Republican appointed to the office by Abbott and trying for a full term, is running a distant third with 13% of voters polled.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
But the core is too distant to measure directly, so researchers have to rely on computer simulations and high-temperature laboratory experiments that squeeze tiny amounts of various elements in diamond anvil cells under the temperatures and pressures of the center of Earth.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
For workers with limited annual leave, the spring festival represents a rare and precious opportunity to reunite with distant family.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The robotic submarine latches onto the hull of friendly ships or submarines, conserving energy while traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to distant mission areas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
But the core is too distant to measure directly, so researchers have to rely on computer simulations and high-temperature laboratory experiments that squeeze tiny amounts of various elements in diamond anvil cells under the temperatures and pressures of the center of Earth.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
For workers with limited annual leave, the spring festival represents a rare and precious opportunity to reunite with distant family.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The robotic submarine latches onto the hull of friendly ships or submarines, conserving energy while traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to distant mission areas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
Adjective
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The away side were rocking, and the waves of Atletico attacks kept coming.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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But go for the electric atmosphere, the camaraderie of fans all wearing their lurid synthetic jerseys, and the gravitational pleasure of cheering for a team at its home ground (or indeed, the subversive thrill of cheering for the away team).—
Samanth Subramanian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then, a crowd of fans — many in flannel shirts and ski caps despite an unseasonably warm February night outside — took him in politely, if a little detached.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mom has left a lot of people scrambling in different ways.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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Woodblock plans to work with leading animation studios from around the world to animate episodes that feature creatures from different countries and regions.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
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Snow and cold conditions have become increasingly unreliable.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for extreme cold Corvus One for Cold Chain uses industrial-grade barcode scanners with precise control over focus and exposure, enabling reliable label capture even when barcodes are frosted, damaged, or low contrast.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Everyone, for different reasons, will be watching to see if this experiment in democratic socialist governance in a city as diverse and unwieldy as New York City will succeed or fail.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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The plane crashed in a very remote part of Emerald Mountain, a mountain with hiking and biking trails just across the Yampa River from Steamboat Springs, Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The company is also evaluating new roles for drivers who may be affected by the spread of AVs, including remote safety drivers, data labelers, and LiDAR maintenance staff.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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