long-dis·tance
ˈlȯŋ-ˈdi-stən(t)s 
1
: of or relating to telephone communication with a distant point especially outside a specified area
2
a
: situated a long distance away
b
: going or covering a long distance
long-distance roads
a long-distance runner
c
: conducted or effective over long distance
a long-distance relationship
long-distance listening devices
1
: by long-distance telephone
called her long-distance
2
: over or from a long distance
1
: communication by long-distance telephone
2
: a telephone operator or exchange that gives long-distance connections
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
After a timeout, Miguel and Rice drained back-to-back 3-pointers with Rice’s long-distance bomb giving Maryland its biggest lead of the game at 63-53 with 9:34 remaining.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
In the East Regional, Michigan State and Kansas State combined for 24 made 3s, both shooting over 45% from long-distance.
—Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
American wildland firefighting today is built on a complex network of local, state and federal agencies that are often called to support one another, traveling long distances across state lines to do so.
—Jay Balagna, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The coastal community invested in agriculture and public architecture, and became recognized in the long-distance trade network for their chaquira beads made from the insides of shells.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
After a timeout, Miguel and Rice drained back-to-back 3-pointers with Rice’s long-distance bomb giving Maryland its biggest lead of the game at 63-53 with 9:34 remaining.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Travelers who take off on months-long, around-the-world cruises enjoy the combination of daily resort-style perks and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences only long-distance cruising can offer.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
In the East Regional, Michigan State and Kansas State combined for 24 made 3s, both shooting over 45% from long-distance.
—Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
Noun
The Nets torched the Kings from long distance, making 19 of 39 to shoot 48.7% from 3-point range.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
American wildland firefighting today is built on a complex network of local, state and federal agencies that are often called to support one another, traveling long distances across state lines to do so.
—Jay Balagna, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Long-distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-distance. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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