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Examples of furthest in a Sentence
this belongs in the aisle furthest from the cash registers
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According to English Heritage, the major lunar standstill is when the northernmost and southernmost moonrise and moonset are furthest apart.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
All the charmers listed here are under 80 miles from the city (closest to furthest).
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
The Dutchman’s build-up structure alternates between a 4-2-4 and a 3-2-5, but both involve a staggered double pivot in central midfield aiming to create passing lanes and angles to progress centrally through the first line of pressure to the four furthest forward.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
There were one million tickets (10 per cent of the total) released with a price of €24, but for events in stadiums, these will be in the least desirable areas — predominantly the highest and furthest away from the action.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of furthest was
in the 14th century
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“Furthest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furthest. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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furthest
adverb or adjective
fur·thest
ˈfər-t͟həst
: farthest
More from Merriam-Webster on furthest
Nglish: Translation of furthest for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of furthest for Arabic Speakers
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