miles

plural of mile
as in infinities
a long distance the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor

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Recent Examples of miles The electric motors run on an 850-volt architecture that promises up to 400 miles of range, with up to 200 miles added in as little as 13 minutes of charging. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 Perched high in the cliffs, built into the rock face overlooking the sea, and within view of the sweet fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the property is just a quick drive to Amalfi, but still feels a million miles away from the tourists. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The route is expected to come into service next summer, albeit using slower trains that won’t cover the planned 316 miles. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The 20-episode season opens nearly 7,000 miles away from the Big Apple. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 It is located near the town of Doğubayazıt, just a few miles from the Iranian border. — Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 Three cruise ships — Costa Classica, Fuji Maru and Asuka II — positioned themselves close to Iwo Jima, part of Japan's Volcano Islands about 750 miles (1,200 km) south of Tokyo. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Andrew Chemers was with a different group several miles away and found Trooper in some brush. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Post Tropical Cyclone Fay is in the Atlantic Ocean, 1,590 miles west-southwest of the Azores. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Miles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miles. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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