distanced

verb

Definition of distancednext
past tense of distance
1
as in retreated

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2
as in flung

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distanced
  1. retreated
  2. flung
  3. receded
  4. discarded
  5. dumped
  6. dispersed
  7. shed
  8. scattered
Verb
  • It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of retreated
Verb
  • They were presumed dead, flung along with countless others into the mass graves dug across the country.
    Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The mind reels at the musical darts that the late Phil Ochs could have flung in the direction of the person who’s about to re-enter the White House.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of flung
Verb
  • Although inflation has receded, reaching the central bank's target of two percent has proved challenging.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Although the desert heat has mostly receded by December, Phoenix weather can still be pleasantly warm over the holidays — maybe even warm enough to catch some sun by the pool.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of receded
Verb
  • Although the carcasses of many holiday evergreens are discarded with trash bags, others often find a useful, sustainable second life.
    Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • According to Garcia, ham should be discarded if left out for longer than two hours in the Danger Zone.
    Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of discarded
Verb
  • Caretakers at All Things Wild Rehabilitation believe that Polly, a 1-year-old Pekin duck who's missing part of her bill, was dumped at a pond by her former owner and attacked by a snapping turtle.
    Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After a cynical congratulations from the Front Man, Gi-hun is unceremoniously dumped on the streets of Seoul, where the traumatized man refuses his winnings and lives in abject poverty for a year.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of dumped
Verb
  • Expecting a spouse, children, or a community to handle this long-term is unrealistic, especially as families become more dispersed and community support diminishes.
    Patti Brennan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Since remote teams are geographically dispersed, leading through effective communication and collaboration is crucial.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of dispersed
Verb
  • While not an exhaustive list, the above challenges shed light on the need for a structured and thoughtful approach to change management.
    Ebony D. Thomas, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • While no official decisions have been made, a new Facebook page is offering a comedic glimpse at a future when the Keller school district sheds some of its schools.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of shed
Verb
  • First, there are the January theater festivals, your place to dig into experimental work scattered across smaller venues throughout the city.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
  • These canvas structures—designed to mimic the boulders scattered across the landscape—are luxuriously outfitted with modern comforts like speedy WiFi and Nespresso machines and feature private plunge pools, where elephants frequently stop by for a drink.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of scattered
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