as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
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Recent Examples of farther
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
What explains the Western change of heart, and its openness to helping Ukraine consolidate its recent advances on the battlefield and press on farther?
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2023
Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 June 2022
The prettier the flower, the farther from the path.
—Vulture, 10 July 2022
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Adverb
In American's first-class cabins, seats are wider and recline farther, although the exact increase varies by flight and aircraft layout.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
What explains the Western change of heart, and its openness to helping Ukraine consolidate its recent advances on the battlefield and press on farther?
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
McNicholas warned that if more states continue to prohibit abortions and force more people to seek care in farther parts of the country, there will be a major health crisis.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 June 2022
The prettier the flower, the farther from the path.
—Vulture, 10 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
Adverb
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Look no further than the following quad exercises, which are trainer faves.Women's Health, Women's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
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If the idea of lounging your way to fitness appeals, look no further, as the zero-impact ride gives you a full cardio workout.Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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There was also more diversity in post-merge challenges, which was a plus.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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For more widespread hair loss, people can try contact immunotherapy, which involves a healthcare professional applying a chemical to the skin.5 Another treatment is Litfulo, a pill from drug manufacturer Pfizer for people ages 12 and older with severe alopecia areata.Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Parks, a Howard University commit, has lined up as receiver, running back, H-back, quarterback, punter and whatever else coach Karl Calhoun asks him to do.Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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One major character drops out of the picture only to show up later, briefly, as a dead body in the night, anonymous to everyone else onscreen but not to us.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Congo's health minister, Roger Kamba, reported an additional 44 deaths occurring in the community.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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In June, Mehcad Brooks, Jonathan Cake, and Logan Marshall-Green were announced as additional newcomers.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2020
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Further vs. Farther
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“Farther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farther. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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