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far back

ADJECTIVE

distant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

far far-flung far-off inaccessible isolated obscure remote removed secluded

WEAK

a piece abroad abstracted apart arm's length asunder away backwoods beyond range farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance in the sticks indirect middle of nowhere not home out of earshot out of range out of reach out-of-the-way outlying retired secret separate sequestered telescopic unapproachable ways wide of yonder

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approachable mingling public

WEAK

adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm

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Japan, which has endured Chinese rare-earth restrictions as far back as 2010, has spent more than a decade reducing its reliance on its Asian rival for rare earths.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Canada, on the other hand, has done exactly the opposite: If you have a direct ancestor born across the northern border, no matter how far back, you probably qualify.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Sentiment drops as big as these hardly ever happen: Since 2000, which is how far back the data extends, these drops are at the 1.5th and 0.9th percentiles, respectively.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Witnesses described seeing "green orbs, discs and fireballs" dating as far back as 1948, the files show.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In the far back corner, tucked under the only remaining undershirt.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

far back

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