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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

Example Sentences

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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

The 44-year-old native of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., made history Saturday as the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby when Golden Tempo rallied from far back to defeat Renegade by a neck.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

As far back as 1846, President James K. Polk took the initiative in maneuvering the U.S. into a war with Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

“Yes, that might be something to search for. A tortoiseshell hair comb. Next to a gray bureau in the far back corner. That’s where I got this fabulous dress,” she said, twirling.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

far back

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