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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But a back injury limited him during his third season, in 2009, and his shoulder failed him in 2010.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
25 July 2025 -
Indeed, this right was a major issue for NHL players in their recent CBA negotiations with the league after a dispute between Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres concerning treatment for a neck and back injury.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Citywide as of July 14, homicides are down 21% compared with this time last year and 35% compared with 2023, according to city data.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Wilkins, 29, was the Raiders’ marquee free agent signing last year, agreeing to a four-year, $110 million contract with $82.75 million guaranteed.—
Mark Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Don't worry, Hyundai is launching a new line of N Performance parts, enabling buyers to swap on a positively massive rear wing that follows the trend of gooseneck mounting, a design popularized by modern GT racing.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Front and back seat room is spacious, with the ride particularly smooth for rear seat occupants.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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 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
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the primary options at those latter positions — Sydney Brown, Tristin McCollum and Drew Mukuba at safety; Kelee Ringo, Adoree’ Jackson and Mac McWilliams at cornerback — will be jockeying for starting jobs.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The Kinks The Journey, Part 3 The third and final installment in the legendary British group’s anthology series marking their 60th anniversary, The Journey covers the Kinks’ latter output, particularly their tenure with RCA and Arista from 1977 to 1984.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Hindmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindmost. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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