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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Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Feb. 2025
Kenyan long-distance runner Geoffrey Kamworor took second, finishing nearly two minutes after Kiplimo with a time of 58:44.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 Feb. 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
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
The prowess from long distance was somewhat reminiscent of Maryland’s success in the first meeting when the offense pumped in 40% of its 3-point attempts (10 of 25).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
For example, while healthy black bears and grizzly bears have more long-distance endurance, polar bears can only exert themselves in short spurts to avoid overheating.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Feb. 2025
Kenyan long-distance runner Geoffrey Kamworor took second, finishing nearly two minutes after Kiplimo with a time of 58:44.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 Feb. 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
Muskies are also more willing to migrate long distances, both for spawning and hunting purposes.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
The prowess from long distance was somewhat reminiscent of Maryland’s success in the first meeting when the offense pumped in 40% of its 3-point attempts (10 of 25).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Long-distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-distance. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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