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
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
The nearly full arena crowd did its best to revive the ghosts of Oracle Arena past.
—Christian Babcock, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2025
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
And yet, in their first year playing in the MVC/DCL Large, the Wolfpack (5-10-4) have won, tied or lost by one goal in nine of its past 10 games.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
There’s a thin, squiggly tattoo running down the forearm of diligent hospital nurse Floria, always visible past the short sleeves of her royal-blue scrubs, but hard to really get a look at, since her hands are constantly in motion, doggedly busy.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
The nearly full arena crowd did its best to revive the ghosts of Oracle Arena past.
—Christian Babcock, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Details on past launches can be found at the end of file.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
And yet, in their first year playing in the MVC/DCL Large, the Wolfpack (5-10-4) have won, tied or lost by one goal in nine of its past 10 games.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Preposition
Launching with Sonic the Hedgehog in 2020, the Paramount franchise has now catapulted past $1.2 billion in global box office gross.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
There’s a thin, squiggly tattoo running down the forearm of diligent hospital nurse Floria, always visible past the short sleeves of her royal-blue scrubs, but hard to really get a look at, since her hands are constantly in motion, doggedly busy.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for past
Noun
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According to Weinstein's lawsuit, the film producer's brother and business partners had a history of misusing company funds, including the 2016 loan from AI International.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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For the first time in its more than 50-year history, Southwest Airlines is facing significant layoffs.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The upcoming Invictus Games take the competition back to Canada, marking the tournament's first return to a former host country.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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That's not the formula with this White House, which is stocked with former campaign advisers who say the political, media and social media environment has changed.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
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His account was later deactivated over the weekend for reportedly posting pornography.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump initially announced his plan to impose the new duties over the weekend, causing stocks tied to the two metals to climb during the trading day Monday.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rumors of Kelce's potential retirement sparked soon after last Sunday's game ended with the Chief's tough 40-22 loss to the Eagles.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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And now, after years of battling the local authority in court to retrieve the hard drive, Howells has come up with a new plan: to simply buy the landfill.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff: The high school senior, Timothy and Victoria's youngest, is pulled between following the life path of his older sister and brother while deciding his major life decision: Whether to go to Duke or the University of North Carolina.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Freezing temperatures can pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Art and math both explore abstract descriptions of the world, and so seeing great art and science pick out the same essential features of trees is satisfying beyond what art or science could accomplish alone.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her response to Grant is beyond lame: Bish, please.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Eley and other local residents slipped past the police officers trying to quell tensions and grabbed a flag from the fleeing demonstrators, stomping on it and ultimately setting it aflame.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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She was identified as a person of interest in other murders as well, including the murder of Curtis Lind, a landlord in Vallejo, California, who was stabbed to death three days before the Vermont shooting.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And, of course, elaborate wigs, erstwhile societal norms, and sumptuous settings.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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The tariffs also sow disarray among erstwhile allies — partners who, like the U.S. under former President Joe Biden, have looked to weaken Russia's leadership and economy with punitive measures designed to stymy Moscow's economic and geopolitical power.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Past.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/past. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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