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
Recent Examples on the Web
Emma Lowrie, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
Recognizing when a long-distance relationship isn’t serving your emotional and personal well-being is crucial.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 May 2024
After nearly two years of relative tranquillity, long-distance missile attacks now occur daily, killing and wounding civilians.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Three-wheel setups, also known as tri-skates, typically have larger wheels and are great for speed and long-distance skating.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
Knowing those conflicts could slow the energy transition, the Biden administration wants to use federal authority to accelerate permitting of long-distance power lines.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
Early humans may have employed long-distance running as a hunting strategy more often than thought, a new study finds.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2024
These romantic quotes about long-distance relationships might help.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
It’s often attempted as a thru-hike, which is a continuous long-distance backpacking trek, though the trail is also used by horseback riders and hikers doing shorter sections.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 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
Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
According to the website, an undue hardship includes: Not having a form of transportation;
Traveling a long distance to attend your court date;
Having a physical or mental impairment;
Providing care for a dependent and not being able to afford to pay for care, or
Jury duty being a financial burden.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
The offer excludes service fees and long distance fees for trips over four miles.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
BEVs also aren’t a great choice right now for those who regularly drive very long distances, or who don’t have access to a charger at home, or who only have one car for the household.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 3 May 2024
Second, Volvo and other manufacturers are looking at rigs powered by hydrogen that can travel long distances.
—San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
The main threats Saturday again include very large hail and numerous tornadoes, some of which could be strong and travel long distances — from Ames, Iowa, down to Wichita Falls, Texas.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
Advertisement In Monterey County, heavy rain in burn scars sent silt and debris into catch basins and stormwater conveyance systems, overwhelming them and resulting in tens of thousands of cubic yards of material that had to be trucked long distance for disposal, Newsom wrote.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
The pair are now on speaking terms, though their mother-son relationship remains long distance.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Some toys may also use a combination of both methods, allowing a partner to control your toy long-distance through Wi-Fi, which then sends a signal to your smartphone, which then sends a Bluetooth signal to the toy telling it to vibrate.
—Emma Lowrie, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
Recognizing when a long-distance relationship isn’t serving your emotional and personal well-being is crucial.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 May 2024
After nearly two years of relative tranquillity, long-distance missile attacks now occur daily, killing and wounding civilians.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Three-wheel setups, also known as tri-skates, typically have larger wheels and are great for speed and long-distance skating.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
Knowing those conflicts could slow the energy transition, the Biden administration wants to use federal authority to accelerate permitting of long-distance power lines.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
Early humans may have employed long-distance running as a hunting strategy more often than thought, a new study finds.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2024
These romantic quotes about long-distance relationships might help.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
It’s often attempted as a thru-hike, which is a continuous long-distance backpacking trek, though the trail is also used by horseback riders and hikers doing shorter sections.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 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
Having someone in front and behind her makes running long distances easier.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
According to the website, an undue hardship includes: Not having a form of transportation;
Traveling a long distance to attend your court date;
Having a physical or mental impairment;
Providing care for a dependent and not being able to afford to pay for care, or
Jury duty being a financial burden.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
The offer excludes service fees and long distance fees for trips over four miles.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
BEVs also aren’t a great choice right now for those who regularly drive very long distances, or who don’t have access to a charger at home, or who only have one car for the household.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 3 May 2024
Second, Volvo and other manufacturers are looking at rigs powered by hydrogen that can travel long distances.
—San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
The main threats Saturday again include very large hail and numerous tornadoes, some of which could be strong and travel long distances — from Ames, Iowa, down to Wichita Falls, Texas.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
Advertisement In Monterey County, heavy rain in burn scars sent silt and debris into catch basins and stormwater conveyance systems, overwhelming them and resulting in tens of thousands of cubic yards of material that had to be trucked long distance for disposal, Newsom wrote.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
The pair are now on speaking terms, though their mother-son relationship remains long distance.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
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