as in past
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ago
Adverb
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She’s seen some police and unmarked law enforcement vehicles since, but was unnerved by one that seemed to follow her on an errand.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 May 2025 -
The actor has since worked with professionals to develop his trademark stride: hands slicing the air, high knees, chest up, head relaxed, with very little movement from side to side.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Previously, scientists have found tiny crustaceans, prehistoric mollusks and even hell ants encased in the orangey resin, a window into worlds past.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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The presentation was greeted by enthusiastic applause, a notable departure for a community that has been skeptical of past county plans for the causeway.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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In the bygone era, many attributes were the sort of magical connections that took place in IRL and were not masterminded in boardrooms or via digital platforms.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The engagement and accessibility and near-innocence of the vibe felt like something from a bygone era.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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“Ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ago. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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