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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
Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
Through the first half of 2024, 2,113 catalytic converters were stolen in Los Angeles, according to data the LAPD released last year.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
Lee Ann Anderson, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The outlet also noted that the plane is about 16 years old, but aircrafts in its model typically last two to three decades.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
For example, according to a report from the University of South Carolina’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released last year, from 1929 through 2024, just six percent of all Oscar nominations went to underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
Through the first half of 2024, 2,113 catalytic converters were stolen in Los Angeles, according to data the LAPD released last year.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
The hearing Friday was supposed to last fewer than 90 minutes — but stretched more than three hours.
—Lee Ann Anderson, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The outlet also noted that the plane is about 16 years old, but aircrafts in its model typically last two to three decades.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last
Adjective
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And more immediately, how will the loss of their No. 1 defenseman affect their plans in the final hours left to make a move?—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Rule #6: Showering Chris gives us the sixth and final rule according to the couple.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a new interview with Classic Rock, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson discussed the band’s conclusive world tour, which coincided with drummer Neil Peart‘s failing health.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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There’s simply not enough conclusive evidence to know precisely how these products influence cardiovascular health, Samantha Coogan, RDN, a nutrition sciences professor and director of the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, told Health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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His slashing and outside shot are key to the Grizzlies’ success, but his versatility on defense is what separates him from most other bigs.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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While most large utilities provide data to the site, some do not, including two large utilities in Arizona.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mogen, Kernodle, Goncalves and two other women who survived lived at the off-campus home on Kings Road.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Though Alaska State Troopers had been unable to assess the site, spokesperson Austin McDaniel said troopers do not believe the three skiers survived.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Still, one thing remained constant: Taylor’s dedication towards a quality hair primer to create the perfect canvas for building and maintaining any look.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Police recovered a knife sheath from under Mogen's remains with DNA on the snap.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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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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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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Organizations that embrace this shift—leveraging freelance platforms as integral extensions of their workforce and using AI as the connective tissue—will gain a decisive edge in innovation, agility, and speed.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Brown assisted on Horford’s decisive layup and blocked two shots in the fourth quarter, helping offset his 0-for-5 shooting over the final 17 minutes.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Herz prevailed Wednesday in a Broward courtroom, where a former mayoral candidate challenged his eligibility to run for office because of murkiness over his past voting address.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, the traditional belief that the U.S. dollar and gold have an inverse relationship still prevails.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Last.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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