furthest
Americanadjective
adverb
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to the greatest degree or extent
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to or at the greatest distance in time or space; farthest
adjective
Example Sentences
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But combining plenty of aerobic activity with one to two hours of strength training brought the risk down furthest of all – by around 45%.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
"No matter how many defenders you play with, the main fundamental is being compact, and I thought Rangers were the furthest thing from compact," he said on Sportsound.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Acting was the furthest thing from my mind as a child.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Hardt reminds Klugo to go to parties and enjoy his high school experience, but it’s the furthest thing from Klugo’s mind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
She closed her eyes, digging into the furthest reaches of her brain to figure out what would be the perfect addition to her cake.
From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff
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