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wide of

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 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 yonder

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approachable mingling public

WEAK

adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm

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wide of

However, seven clean sheets last season was a little wide of the mark, with Thiaw their highest scoring defender.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

The first time a World Cup game was played in the U.S., the opening ceremony featured Oprah Winfrey tumbling off a stage and Diana Ross shanking a penalty shot several yards wide of the goal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

To the frustration of many, including him too perhaps, that prediction has proved wide of the mark.

From BBC ● May 19, 2026

Marcus Rashford added some urgency into Barca's game after a listless start, curling inches wide of the far post after cutting in from the left.

From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026

“Even if it were an absurd rumor, 40 miles wide of the truth, it would be useless to attempt to alter ‘the verdict of history.’

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy

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