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distant
adjective as in faraway
Weak matches
- 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
- wide of
- yonder
adjective as in aloof
Example Sentences
With a high-ankle sprain a distant memory, Herbert’s running ability proved to be an early threat.
"Friends and neighbours became distant, afraid and accusing."
Sopov and Rau were convicted of killing 53-year-old Eduard Kapkanets, his wife Tatiana, their adult sons with their wives, a nine-year-old granddaughter, a four-year-old grandson and a more distant relative of the family.
KYIV, Ukraine — The war is never distant.
Thuc Nhi Nguyen’s pick: The Chargers are hitting their stride through the midway point of the season as Justin Herbert’s ankle injury becomes a distant memory.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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