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far away

ADVERB
afar
Synonyms
WEAK
distantly far off yonder
Antonyms




Example Sentences

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The quake was felt as far away as the Colombian capital of Bogota, where alarms sounded and some residents evacuated buildings as a precaution.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The blast sent fallout as far away as South Dakota, and exposed more than 13 million Americans to radiation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

"I grew up not too far away in Leagrave. I'm so happy to be home with you guys," Smith told the crowd.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

That facility is far away, first of all, in Panama, and is producing nowhere near that number.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Her voice sounds far away, like she’s in a cave, and a wave of dizziness comes over me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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