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hindmost

adjective

ˈhīn(d)-ˌmōst How to pronounce hindmost (audio)
Definition of hindmostnext
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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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 hindmost These are people who are not at all shy about wielding their wealth to get their way, devil take the hindmost. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindmost
  1. back
  2. last
  3. rear
  4. final
  5. latest
  6. latter
  7. closing
Adjective
  • While other areas of the team are abundantly stocked with fit and available options to rotate for the two games before that window against Ipswich Town (in the Carabao Cup) and Brighton & Hove Albion, this is not the case in the back line.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Down to reserves at almost every position, the Trojans all but laid down in the back half of its defense.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of back
Adjective
  • The House is embarking on its last days in session before breaking for the midterms, with a final vote expected Wednesday on a bill ratcheting up penalties on Russia.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Tuesday's session began with Chief Justice Luiz Edson Fachin reading the federal police report unsealed by Mendonca last week.
    — MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of last
Adjective
  • It's got four seats (though the ones in the rear are only really suitable for kids under 5ft3), 481 liters of storage, and a bit more room for the charging cable and other gear under the rear seating.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026
  • All that goes through the rear wheels, directed that way exclusively by a six-speed manual transmission.
    — Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rear
Adjective
  • Instead, the past week has been spent relitigating the final nanoseconds of the Wolverines’ 13-12 victory against Western Michigan.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of final
Adjective
  • 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
  • The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of latest
Adjective
  • The inability to do so has cost Engelbert during her latter years.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In its latter stages, the trial became a battle of medical experts.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of latter
Adjective
  • The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.
    — Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of closing

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“Hindmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindmost. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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