as was

phrase

British, informal

: formerly : originally

—used after a former name

Myanmar—Burma as was.

Examples of as was in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The storm’s track was initially unclear at the start of the week, as was its intensity and its potential impacts. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Maroney and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, were briefed on the recommendations prior to the meeting, as was the governor. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

The late Queen had declared a year before the tragedy that the HRH style would be taken away in the event of a divorce – as was the case for Diana and Sarah Ferguson following her divorce from then-Prince Andrew. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Danette Colbert, 49, was also convicted of racketeering, as was her accomplice, 35-year-old Rickey White, according to Paul Purpura, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for as was

• applause
• because
• bylaws
• caspase
• choctaws
• danaus
• diapause
• outlaws
• rickshaws
• subclause
• tawas
• withdraws