as in infinity
a long distance
the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor
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Recent Examples of mile
The earthquake struck at a depth of 17 miles, with its epicenter about 10 miles south of Rio Dell.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Gloucester is about a 35-mile drive northeast from Boston.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Stardust Racers, the sinewy roller coaster that towers over Epic Universe, shoots bodies through the sky at more than 60 miles an hour and plunges them toward the surface of the Earth from the height of a 10-story building.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
The donor's body was located about 10 miles from the Heart Institute, which was on that evening under one of the heaviest Russian attacks since the start of the full-scale war in 2022.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mile
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Gloucester is about a 35-mile drive northeast from Boston.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Stardust Racers, the sinewy roller coaster that towers over Epic Universe, shoots bodies through the sky at more than 60 miles an hour and plunges them toward the surface of the Earth from the height of a 10-story building.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
The donor's body was located about 10 miles from the Heart Institute, which was on that evening under one of the heaviest Russian attacks since the start of the full-scale war in 2022.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mile
Noun
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Belly picked up Junior Mint after Conrad left, and saw the infinity necklace around his neck, and also saw a photo of herself as a child that her mom sent her.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 8,000-square-foot property boasts extensive outdoor space, with an infinity swimming pool and a lounge area outfitted with a fireplace.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yes, Notre Dame has its quarterback for the long haul.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers are paying their offensive line a fortune, and Hubbard is here for the long haul, focusing on those two variables is essential.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Mile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mile. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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