as in history
the events or experience of former times
we spent a pleasant evening recalling the past together
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as in former
having been such at some previous time
a past editor of the newspaper
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as in over
on or to the farther side of
I drive past the school every day
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Recent Examples of past
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Which is where tales of Christmas past come into play.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Rahkim Sabree, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Though the Dolphins don’t use 30 visits as smokescreens, there are some cases where the team simply wants to learn more information about a player or do medical testing on a past injury.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The outage that began past noon Wednesday left 1.4 million customers without electricity and 328,000 without water.
—Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Police ruled the incident a justifiable homicide, though his controversial past has long fueled speculation about the true nature of his death.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Which is where tales of Christmas past come into play.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
From a mental health perspective, this might look like working with a therapist to address that past trauma, identifying what triggers you and finding healthy ways to cope.
—Rahkim Sabree, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Though the Dolphins don’t use 30 visits as smokescreens, there are some cases where the team simply wants to learn more information about a player or do medical testing on a past injury.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Preposition
The outage that began past noon Wednesday left 1.4 million customers without electricity and more than 400,000 without water.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The outage that began past noon Wednesday left 1.4 million customers without electricity and 328,000 without water.
—Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for past
Noun
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Moments like Friday showcase growth for Lindor, 31, who became the fifth shortstop in major-league history to reach 250 home runs.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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At the time of his death, Carter was the longest living president in American history.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Imagine if a future Republican administration wanted to ban from employment all of the staffers and others who were pardoned, some questionably but all legally, by former President Joe Biden.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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He is described as a former Firefly and friend of Tommy, Joel's brother.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The video went viral on TikTok, with 1.6 million views and over 45,000 likes.—
Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lyle Menendez frequently leaned over to jot down notes.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Months after narrowly avoiding a national ban of the short-form video app, which boasts 170 million American users, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that negotiations to spin off TikTok’s U.S. operations are ongoing.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Roberts, of Pocatello, said he was drawn to politics after attending a Sanders event in Idaho Falls in 2016, and became more involved in his electricians union.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not content just to confirm its arrival, Veach deftly sliced a slit in the plastic to minimize any potential forensic trail, removed the new game and swapped in the old version before carefully rewrapping it.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, older generations started saving much later, with boomers beginning at an average age of 37 and with plans to retire at 72.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Our challenge, beyond putting on an indelible show, was to find a way to make our dissension clear, with dignity and creativity.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The president and his administration accuse Harvard, among other universities, of allowing antisemitism to flourish on campus, endangering Jewish students.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The trip to Brentford is little more than a lower mid-table meeting, but United’s other three engagements could have more riding on them.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this year, there was a small bit of consternation in the Death Grips fan community due to an apparent private comment from erstwhile band member Andy Morin that was leaked publicly.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bloomberg/Via Getty Images President Trump's announcements on tariffs have dismayed many of his erstwhile supporters on Wall Street.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Past.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/past. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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