as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
for farther information on this condition, you should consult your family physician
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Recent Examples of farther
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
The traditional Wilson script logo on the frame's side isn't a solid decal, but a half tone that looks like dots up close and then script lettering from farther away.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025
Travelers from farther locales often fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), which is just 40 minutes away, and rental cars make that last stretch a breeze.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
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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
The traditional Wilson script logo on the frame's side isn't a solid decal, but a half tone that looks like dots up close and then script lettering from farther away.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Adjective
However, the stronger the geomagnetic activity, the more intense the aurora and the farther south in the Northern Hemisphere it can be seen, The News & Observer previously reported.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025
Travelers from farther locales often fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), which is just 40 minutes away, and rental cars make that last stretch a breeze.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
Adverb
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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
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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
Adjective
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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Several of the films are among the most expensive ever made, and all of them combined have grossed more than seven billion dollars.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And that's before accounting for everything else - parts, equipment, insurance - all of it climbing while his commodity prices stay flat or fall.—
Drew Hawkins,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The notice said guests of the steakhouse must remove hats or else dine in the bar/lounge area.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Production dates, additional casting and venue will be announced soon.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, a federal judge ordered Georgia lawmakers to draw an additional majority-Black congressional district, two new majority-Black state Senate districts and five new majority-Black state House districts.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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 2 May. 2026.
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