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as in far
not close in time or space
the store is far away from here Passover is still three months away
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Recent Examples of away
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
The move takes away, at least for now, most of the new tariffs on the largest single category of imports from China, as well as electronics made everywhere else in the world.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
Elias Burke, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
This was the third game between the two old rivals this season, Galatasaray having won the away league fixture in September and February’s return ending in a goalless draw.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
The playground is days away from completion, and some greenery has yet to be installed directly behind the building.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
The move takes away, at least for now, most of the new tariffs on the largest single category of imports from China, as well as electronics made everywhere else in the world.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Crucially, those fans were also awarded an extra 10 loyalty points compared to the standard season ticket, which increases their likelihood of securing a seat for away matches and matches at neutral stadiums.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
This was the third game between the two old rivals this season, Galatasaray having won the away league fixture in September and February’s return ending in a goalless draw.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for away
Adverb
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With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Imports during the final six months of 2025 are now expected to be down at least 20 percent year over year, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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China’s far distance ahead of the U.S. in shipbuilding capabilities along with the countries’ rocky trade relationship have provided the driving subtext throughout the probe, which was spurred on by a petition from five labor unions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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The dog led them to a mudroom in the far end of the home, next to the kitchen.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $396,900.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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After lobbying for more LGBTQ+ representation on the reality competition show in his capacity as a producer, this season’s set of winners included two out contestants.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is your budget-friendly smartwatch and coach at 20% off, bringing wellness and effortless style to your wrist.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The crows might see, for example, five perfect squares along with one four-sided figure that was just slightly off.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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People are going around scavenging from construction sites and breaking apart wood pallets from ships that deliver food.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the clip, two workers in high visibility vests appeared to use hammers and chisels to break apart stone blocks on the pyramid.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Spies was thought to have gone missing after failing to return home following a weekend trip with her partner in Dalby in Queensland’s remote Western Downs, per news.com.au.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Illini basketball team’s missing disclosures reflect an indifference to documenting NIL deals across the athletic department, the news organizations found.—
Stacy St. Clair,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The American Federation of Teachers filed its lawsuit after the ED removed and paused applications for IDR plans, a move the department said was necessary following a ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals blocking the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Any income that is neutralised or removed is not considered as relevant for UEFA’s regulations.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/away. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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