as in infinity
a long distance
the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor
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Recent Examples of mile
That’s because her mom was sailing the Pacific to Polynesia aboard the residence ship, The World, thousands of miles away.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Tahoe City is about 115 miles northeast of Sacramento.
—Don Sweeney
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Nestled in Sonoma County, 70 miles north of San Francisco, Healdsburg is an ideal destination for enjoying delicious food, wine country spoils and relaxation.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 65 and 89.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Tahoe City is about 115 miles northeast of Sacramento.
—Don Sweeney
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Nestled in Sonoma County, 70 miles north of San Francisco, Healdsburg is an ideal destination for enjoying delicious food, wine country spoils and relaxation.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 65 and 89.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mile
Noun
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All residents have access to such resort-like perks as an infinity-edge pool, meditation garden, clubhouse with bar, cinema-style screening room and spa/fitness center.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 82-foot infinity saltwater pool on the ninth floor serves bright, refreshing bites and resort-y drinks in a setting that’s extra atmospheric thanks to Bangkok’s third-tallest tree, a sampong, which emerges from an elliptical opening to shade the breezy lagoon with its shimmery canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Overall, though, experts expect gold prices to largely grow over the long haul.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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While Nick Scott has proven to be a reliable player in the defensive backfield, the Panthers should try to upgrade over him for the long haul.—
Mike Kaye
April 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Mile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mile. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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