1
as in back
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
the dance teacher had to keep reminding us to kick our hindmost foot when we reversed direction
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2
as in last
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the hindmost wagon in the caravan had the roughest ride because of the deep ruts and dust created by the others
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindmost
Adjective
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Perfect for a vanity, living room, or anywhere that could use additional seating, this upholstered throne has earned over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon for its softness, back support and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025 -
There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Clara Adams, a sophomore at North Salinas High School, crossed the finish line first at last Saturday’s meet and immediately ran to her father, David Adams, to celebrate.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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The countries expelled each other’s top diplomats last year over the killing of a Sikh Canadian activist in Canada and allegations of other crimes.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Brand-specific front and rear elements are completed by double scoop behind the seats that makes the look sporty yet sophisticated.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Kemp claimed a rear window rolled down and someone inside shot at him.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Indiana scored seven points in the final 22 seconds to avoid a double-digit loss, but the majority of the final 25 minutes were all Mystics.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Danso made 15 appearances in all competitions and came off the bench for the final 10 minutes against Manchester United in the Europa League final.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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That latter tool was built on technology Flock Safety quietly acquired in a previously unreported deal with Lucidus Tech last year.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Overall, Maye stepped up nicely in the pocket, despite likely taking two would-be sacks on his latter completions to Douglas.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2025
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“Hindmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindmost. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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