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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
The places where the occultation happens close to sunset are relatively remote.
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Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The animals are equipped to carry gear and resources for weapon groups, communication teams and medical teams in remote environments, according to the ranch.
—Devyn Byers, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
In 2023, more than 200 passengers were stuck at a military base in remote Canada for over 21 hours after a Delta flight traveling from Amsterdam to Detroit, Michigan, experienced a mechanical issue and needed to make an emergency landing.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2025
With the rise of remote work, many people rarely leave their homes, further isolating themselves.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The animals are equipped to carry gear and resources for weapon groups, communication teams and medical teams in remote environments, according to the ranch.
—Devyn Byers, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
In 2023, more than 200 passengers were stuck at a military base in remote Canada for over 21 hours after a Delta flight traveling from Amsterdam to Detroit, Michigan, experienced a mechanical issue and needed to make an emergency landing.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2025
With the rise of remote work, many people rarely leave their homes, further isolating themselves.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote
Adjective
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Have a small outdoor space but want to grow some plants and vegetables?—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The foyer is often a small space, so a hall tree can be overbearing.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Shaw’s prophecy was light years distant from Uncle Jerry’s reality.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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In Oscar-winning writer/director Bong Joon Ho’s new movie, Mickey Barnes (Pattinson) is an Earth man who signs up for a colonizing expedition to a distant icy planet and volunteers for a job that puts him in deadly situations constantly.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Beach Club—accessible via the hotel's Jeeps—offers a secluded stretch of sand with a tropical island feel.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Within this secluded world, life has evolved in bizarre and fascinating ways.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the Estadi Lluis Companys is no Camp Nou and Benfica have won four of their five away games in the tournament this season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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This is the last true away game for him (in college).—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Stewart’s on-field production left a lot to be desired last year, but his motor doesn’t have an off switch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Park officials later discovered the remains in the original search area using a human remains detection canine during an off-trail grid search.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One adult who lives in the detached garage and six adults and three cats who live in an adjacent home were displaced by the fire, according to the post.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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These parents fulfill their child’s basic needs—food, shelter and clothing—but remain emotionally detached and disengaged.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Listeners miss out on the excitement of encountering a track that challenges their assumptions or a hidden gem that might become a lifelong favorite.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Files exchanged between stakeholders can carry hidden threats like malware, compromising the entire chain.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Honda’s move to make the carmaker its subsidiary and push for deeper staff cuts at Nissan further clouded the fate of the deal, according to the report.—
Jenni Reid,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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But by bypassing the stratum corneum, spicules promote deeper penetration of active ingredients—ultimately promoting more efficacy from your skin-care routine.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Remote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remote. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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