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as in small
small in degree
there's a remote chance that it'll rain today, so I brought an umbrella
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
his grandfather had been a somewhat remote figure, at least until they got to spend a summer together
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as in away
not close in time or space
a permanent base on Mars is likely to happen only in the remote future
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Recent Examples of remote
This would open up even more travel possibilities, such as island hopping or reaching remote lakes.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Mental health challenges and weakened social ties, which began during remote learning, remain among the key contributors to this decline.
—Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Le Petit Caporal had been exiled on the remote Atlantic island of Saint Helena since the Battle of Waterloo six years earlier.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
Read Next North Carolina Headless dolphin on remote NC island prompts search for culprit, officials say
May 14, 2025 2:28 PM
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Baby elephant seal stabbed repeatedly on Oregon beach, feds say.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Mental health challenges and weakened social ties, which began during remote learning, remain among the key contributors to this decline.
—Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Le Petit Caporal had been exiled on the remote Atlantic island of Saint Helena since the Battle of Waterloo six years earlier.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
Read Next North Carolina Headless dolphin on remote NC island prompts search for culprit, officials say
May 14, 2025 2:28 PM
Read Next
National
Baby elephant seal stabbed repeatedly on Oregon beach, feds say.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
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Yes, Georgia and Paul split this season as the blowback from the trial — and Paul's support of Proposition 38, disastrous for small businesses — imperiled his mayoral career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Farmers watered their crops less, and saw smaller harvests as a result.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Until recently, restoring meaningful vision for these patients was a distant dream.—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Cars and trucks traveling along the highway passed by quietly in the distant background.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2025
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Location Located on the northwestern coast of Guanacaste, Punta Cacique is a secluded cliffside community offering easy access to two neighboring beach towns: Playa Hermosa and Playa del Coco.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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That changed in April when Sundowns knocked out Cairo giants Al Ahly on away goals.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The Fever set a league record in 2024 for total home and away attendance, drawing 643,343 fans to 40 games — an average of more than 16,000.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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For those who aren’t seeking beach time, the island also was praised for offering historic sites, golf courses and other off-shore activities.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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After an off day Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks come to GABP for three games.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Established in 1980, Channel Islands National Park consists of five islands — Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and more detached Santa Barbara — and the marine reserves which lie within 1 nautical mile of the group’s 175 miles of coastline.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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Anderson built del Toro’s role around the actor, who repays him with a beauty of a performance, embodying the detached charisma of a morally dubious tycoon with cool ease.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Estate sales are a treasure trove for uncovering vintage clothing, and real hidden gems are often tucked away in unexpected places.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The building’s second story will be built out and have even more bowling lanes — something not commonly seen in the U.S., Parkin said — and a hidden speakeasy bar that will be for 21 years old and over.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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The logo features a deep red hue, recognizable to car enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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