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 aircraft can exceed Mach 2, or roughly 1,380 miles per hour, a speed no operational strategic bomber can match today.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The endpoint 2600 miles away remains Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In Paris, portions of the famous Canal Saint-Martin, located less than a mile east of the Eiffel Tower, were opened for swimming, according to AccuWeather.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
But over the years, it's fallen to less than 250 miles, according to NASA.
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Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mile
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The endpoint 2600 miles away remains Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In Paris, portions of the famous Canal Saint-Martin, located less than a mile east of the Eiffel Tower, were opened for swimming, according to AccuWeather.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
But over the years, it's fallen to less than 250 miles, according to NASA.
—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mile
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But then what happens is that your model for shallow water waves goes off to plus or minus infinity, which obviously does not represent the real world.
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Two infinity swimming pools are also ready for any fun in the sun.
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The conference, attended by key European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is both a fundraising forum and a message to Russia that Ukraine’s Western supporters are in it for a long haul.
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Grip strength is linked to lots of aspects of healthy aging, so dead hangs may help keep you functional and independent for the long haul.
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“Mile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mile. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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