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in the sticks

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 far back farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance 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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“And that’s a tribute to those down and distances when you’re ahead in the sticks a little bit.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2022

"Not all football clubs can be out in the sticks somewhere. Being able to have more football teams and coaches in all areas of the country, is the most important thing."

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2022

At first, Mary worries she will die of boredom out in the sticks — her one potential friend, Gladys, is a bit dull.

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2022

Eugene and Daniel Levy’s comedy, beloved by critics, about a formerly wealthy Canadian family now living in the sticks returns for a sixth and final season.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2020

They were middle-class Haitians, Farmer said, adding that they regarded living in Cange as living in the sticks.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

in the sticks

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