1
as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
last one in the pool is a rotten egg fans waiting for the last book in the series to be released
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2
as in conclusive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
a book that purports to be the last word on the investigation
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
our last praise should be reserved for those original thinkers who expand the frontiers of science and technology
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as in to survive
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of last
Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Two other youngsters, Ian Pilcher and Manu Duah, started in central defense against second-place Vancouver last Saturday.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
But this extraordinary seedbed of talent may not last forever.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
Wesley scored the winning goal in the 85th minute in what might be his last game for the club.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Two other youngsters, Ian Pilcher and Manu Duah, started in central defense against second-place Vancouver last Saturday.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Verb
The darker green color typically lasts 2 to 4 weeks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
But this extraordinary seedbed of talent may not last forever.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last
Adjective
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Hitting second in the final round, the 22-year-old Caminero closed within three dingers, took three pitches and hit a liner to left field.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Elisabeth Moss didn't receive a nod for her final season of The Handmaid's Tale, while Helen Mirren or Harrison Ford didn't earn any nods for their roles in 1923.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The forensic evidence was so conclusive that the case settled for a fraction of the initial demand, saving millions in potential damages.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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So Professor Thackeray, being a smart and thorough scientist, decided to obtain conclusive proof.—
Sam Kelly
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The Gaza health ministry said that 113 people have starved to death in Gaza, most of them in recent weeks.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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The Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner schools of style follow a similar lexicon on most occasions—think ’90s-esque but elevated basics, sleek tailoring, and luxe details (usually that means a bag from The Row or some itty-bitty sunglasses).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
Verb
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But to survive, Carlos will have to change… and learn that dignity can matter more than winning.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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SpaceX has shifted permanently Pacific Ocean spacecraft recoveries to avoid possible instances of pieces of Dragon's trunk surviving atmospheric reentry and crashing back to Earth, which were reported during some Atlantic Ocean and Gulf returns.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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This offseason, Diggs remains in recovery after dealing with knee concerns last season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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As Inter Miami looks to turn the page Saturday night on one of its ugliest losses of the season, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez remained in their starting lineup against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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Curiously, the two players who were decisive in last night’s tie, Coll and Bonmati, were the two major issues for Spain in the run-up to and during these Euros.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The decisive feature that demonstrates the fossil was likely an early arachnid is the unique organization of the brain -- a reverse of the front-to-back arrangement found in present-day crustaceans, insects, centipedes and horseshoe crabs, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Writers who draw on personal stories are often dogged by nonfiction’s prevailing imperative of factual precision.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Perhaps the only notable shift in Nice’s infamous beach culture is a reduction in toplessness, thanks in part to the prevailing presence of camera phones.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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“Last.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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