At a distance
Past and at a distance are semantically related. in further topic. In some cases you can use "Past" instead an adverb phrase "At a distance".
Past
Past adverb - So as to pass a given point.
At a distance and past are semantically related. You can use "At a distance" instead an adverb "Past".
Both terms in one sentence
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Clairsentients in Æon can see at a distance (vast distances - they can see places several light-years away) and look into the past and future.
Source: Seers - Becomes a Discussed Trope in an early episode; Winry Rockbell is talking with Maes Hughes about how she feels Ed keeps her at a distance and tries not to let her see past his facade of blithe confidence, and Hughes explains this trope to her.
Source: Mangst -
His past history serves to explain his desire to keep others at a distance.
Source: Good Is Not Nice
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Past and At a distance. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/at_a_distance/past
At a distance & Past. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/at_a_distance/past>.
Past or At a distance. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/at_a_distance/past.
