long-dis·tance
ˈlȯŋ-ˈdi-stən(t)s 
1
: of or relating to telephone communication with a distant point especially outside a specified area
2
a
: situated a long distance away
b
: going or covering a long distance
long-distance roads
a long-distance runner
c
: conducted or effective over long distance
a long-distance relationship
long-distance listening devices
1
: by long-distance telephone
called her long-distance
2
: over or from a long distance
1
: communication by long-distance telephone
2
: a telephone operator or exchange that gives long-distance connections
Examples of long-distance in a Sentence
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Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
Many low-Earth orbit satellites and radio waves operate in the ionosphere, which means dynamic space weather has an impact on GPS and long-distance radio communications.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
With a plethora of hiking options, from the lush landscapes of Ocala National Forest to the challenging terrains of the Apalachicola National Forest or the long-distance trails in the state’s many trail towns, there’s a trail for every adventurer.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
The sequel, for all its punches and counterpunches, Iowa’s long-distance bombs and L.S.U.’s relentless rebounding, is unlikely to have the lingering impact of the original.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Legions of insects have evolved to help native plants with long-distance reproduction, including butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, midges and gnats.
—Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Paris’ City Hall, Hôtel de Ville, will be the starting point for the legendary long-distance marathon, and one of the closest hotels to the action, Le Grand Mazarin, sits catty-corner to the square and still has a few open rooms at press time.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Ahead of the Scurvy With the advent of long-distance ocean voyages came scurvy, a deadly affliction caused by a lack of vitamin C.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Other major charging networks offered by Tesla, EVgo and Electrify America prioritize shopping centers, gas stations and grocery stores, but long-distance travel is where many Americans perceive the biggest gap.
—Alexa St. John, Matthew Daly and Joshua A. Bickel, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
In the East Regional, Michigan State and Kansas State combined for 24 made 3s, both shooting over 45% from long-distance.
—Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
There would be no range anxiety because without long-distance pretensions, nobody would attempt to go too far, and no one would be stranded.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
Everything becomes a bit more complicated after Kitty moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend.
—Charna Flam, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
Zane Robertson, a prominent middle- and long-distance runner from New Zealand, has been given an eight-year ban by the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand for doping and meddling with tests.
—Jason Hahn, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
Mackey returned to the race after several years away and was carrying some of the ashes of his late brother — long-distance mushing legend Lance Mackey, who died from cancer last year — along with the ashes of his mother with him on the trail.
—Anchorage Daily News, 21 Mar. 2023
Best Long Distance Gift: Sister Pillow Krifton Long Distance Sister Pillow Krifton Long Distance Sister Pillow $13 at Amazon Dealing with a long-distance sister relationship?
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
His team’s project could transform long-distance space exploration, dramatically expanding the astronomical neighborhood accessible to us.
—Ramin Skibba, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2023
Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Laying cable under the sea Each undersea cable contains multiple optical fibers, thin strands of glass or plastic that use light signals to carry vast amounts of data over long distances with minimal loss.
—Robin Chataut, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2024
These vehicles – especially long-haul freight trucks – need to travel long distances and be able to carry heavy loads.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Harrison Barnes is scoring 12.3 points per game on 48.5% shooting from the field and 39.8% shooting from long distance.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Aviation, especially flying long distances, was extremely dangerous in the 1920s.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
Despite giving long distance a shot, the couple hasn’t been spotted together.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
The plentiful Soviet-era bombs, which carry up to a half-ton of explosives, have been fitted with wings and guidance systems to fly long distances with some accuracy — allowing the Russian jets that release them to operate away from Ukrainian antiaircraft systems.
—Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Bruising on their backs suggested herd members had dragged their bodies over long distances to reach the tea estates for burial.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Keflezighi hit the gas, the riskiest of risky moves among elite long-distance runners.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
Many low-Earth orbit satellites and radio waves operate in the ionosphere, which means dynamic space weather has an impact on GPS and long-distance radio communications.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
With a plethora of hiking options, from the lush landscapes of Ocala National Forest to the challenging terrains of the Apalachicola National Forest or the long-distance trails in the state’s many trail towns, there’s a trail for every adventurer.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
The sequel, for all its punches and counterpunches, Iowa’s long-distance bombs and L.S.U.’s relentless rebounding, is unlikely to have the lingering impact of the original.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Legions of insects have evolved to help native plants with long-distance reproduction, including butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, midges and gnats.
—Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Paris’ City Hall, Hôtel de Ville, will be the starting point for the legendary long-distance marathon, and one of the closest hotels to the action, Le Grand Mazarin, sits catty-corner to the square and still has a few open rooms at press time.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Ahead of the Scurvy With the advent of long-distance ocean voyages came scurvy, a deadly affliction caused by a lack of vitamin C.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Other major charging networks offered by Tesla, EVgo and Electrify America prioritize shopping centers, gas stations and grocery stores, but long-distance travel is where many Americans perceive the biggest gap.
—Alexa St. John, Matthew Daly and Joshua A. Bickel, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
Adverb
Travelers who take off on months-long, around-the-world cruises enjoy the combination of daily resort-style perks and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences only long-distance cruising can offer.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
In the East Regional, Michigan State and Kansas State combined for 24 made 3s, both shooting over 45% from long-distance.
—Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
There would be no range anxiety because without long-distance pretensions, nobody would attempt to go too far, and no one would be stranded.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
Everything becomes a bit more complicated after Kitty moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend.
—Charna Flam, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
Zane Robertson, a prominent middle- and long-distance runner from New Zealand, has been given an eight-year ban by the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand for doping and meddling with tests.
—Jason Hahn, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
Mackey returned to the race after several years away and was carrying some of the ashes of his late brother — long-distance mushing legend Lance Mackey, who died from cancer last year — along with the ashes of his mother with him on the trail.
—Anchorage Daily News, 21 Mar. 2023
Best Long Distance Gift: Sister Pillow Krifton Long Distance Sister Pillow Krifton Long Distance Sister Pillow $13 at Amazon Dealing with a long-distance sister relationship?
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
His team’s project could transform long-distance space exploration, dramatically expanding the astronomical neighborhood accessible to us.
—Ramin Skibba, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2023
Noun
Jackie Herod, another longtime friend, said he was known as a sharp student who ran long distance and joined an array of clubs, including cheerleading and debate.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Laying cable under the sea Each undersea cable contains multiple optical fibers, thin strands of glass or plastic that use light signals to carry vast amounts of data over long distances with minimal loss.
—Robin Chataut, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2024
These vehicles – especially long-haul freight trucks – need to travel long distances and be able to carry heavy loads.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Harrison Barnes is scoring 12.3 points per game on 48.5% shooting from the field and 39.8% shooting from long distance.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Aviation, especially flying long distances, was extremely dangerous in the 1920s.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024
Despite giving long distance a shot, the couple hasn’t been spotted together.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
The plentiful Soviet-era bombs, which carry up to a half-ton of explosives, have been fitted with wings and guidance systems to fly long distances with some accuracy — allowing the Russian jets that release them to operate away from Ukrainian antiaircraft systems.
—Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Bruising on their backs suggested herd members had dragged their bodies over long distances to reach the tea estates for burial.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
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