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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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 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
  • Tyler Glasnow is even further away from pitching in big-league games as his back spasms have kept him out for months.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The capri-adjacent shorts were cut in midweight washed viscose with a textured handfeel and luminous sheen, and are finished with side cargo pockets and dual back pockets.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of back
Adjective
  • Zepeda arrives off a loss to Shakur Stevenson last summer, the same Stevenson who has already signed with Zuffa Boxing.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Available listings in June increased by only 4% versus the same period last year, Rollins indicated.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of last
Adjective
  • The toddler plummeted from the rear window of the building on Oak Terrace near Beekman Ave.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
  • There’s only one trim; the standard kit includes two screens, rear camera and Bose stereo.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Definition of rear
Adjective
  • With the final tour game against Sunderland taking place on August 2, Parkinson and his players won’t be back in the UK until the Monday morning (August 3) — leaving under five days to prepare.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The final decision was even less than the previous 2024 ruling, which would have granted Roh about $1 billion in division of property.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 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
  • And then there’s the Pirates, who fit our latter qualification to buy aggressively.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Those latter two placements establish new peaks and match My Chemical Romance’s career highs, first set by The Black Parade nearly 20 years ago.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of latter
Adjective
  • During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
  • This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
    — Ryan Brennan May 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Definition of closing

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“Hindmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindmost. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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