mile

noun

ˈmī(-ə)l How to pronounce mile (audio)
Definition of milenext
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 According to Nepal Disaster Management, the flood was reportedly caused by a landslide 12 miles away from the Rasuwagadhi border post. — Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 After 31 minutes and 41 seconds, the telescope separated from the rocket and began its journey to orbit around the second sun-Earth Lagrange point, a gravitational balance point roughly 1 million miles from Earth. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 Worth Ranch, located on the Brazos River about 60 miles west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto County, officially opened its doors in 1930. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 The Plaskett fire ignited Tuesday in a remote area about 30 miles down the coast from where the Timber fire started. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mile
  1. infinity
  2. long haul
Noun
  • Kelly’s version, however, becomes a philosophical infinity mirror.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yayoi Kusama, whose obsessive repetitions of dots and nets became a means of expressing infinity, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary art worldwide, died on August 14 of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo.
    — Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of infinity
Noun
  • Fortunately, unlike most diets, this is one that is relatively easy to adhere to for the long haul.
    — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The number-one fall fashion trend that’s sticking around for the long haul?
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of long haul

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