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distanced

VERB

dissociate oneself; leave behind

Synonyms

STRONG

outdo outpace outrun outstrip pass

WEAK

break away from the pack put in proportion separate oneself

Antonyms

STRONG

fail lose

WEAK

associate be friendly go to

Example Sentences

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For Americans who grimace at the thought of “big government,” this distanced Social Security from public assistance or welfare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

It was during the Covid-19 pandemic, so we sat distanced on her porch to talk.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

In previous campaigns, she has distanced herself slightly from the legacy of her father, former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Collaborators distanced themselves and even some loyal fans expressed disappointment.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I was afraid that I might look ungrateful to my uncle, who didn’t have to take me in, if I distanced myself from the family unit.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah