as in past
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ago
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
For many actresses, channeling Monroe, who died 50 years ago at 36 of an overdose of barbiturates, is virtually a rite of passage.
—Rebecca Mead, Allure, 29 May 2026
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, adjusted earnings-per-share rose to 17 cents, up from the per-share loss of 13 cents in the same year-ago period.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ago
Adverb
The share of ads on New York City subways and buses from tech companies jumped 50% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year ago, as AI startups try to win over the world’s finance capital.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
For many actresses, channeling Monroe, who died 50 years ago at 36 of an overdose of barbiturates, is virtually a rite of passage.
—Rebecca Mead, Allure, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Results in China lagged the year-ago period, of course, but North America grew 75% and the rest of the world excluding China was up 60%.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, adjusted earnings-per-share rose to 17 cents, up from the per-share loss of 13 cents in the same year-ago period.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ago
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ago
Adverb
-
The car has since been removed, and the Shorewood Building Department is evaluating the damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
-
Open since 1964 by its namesake, a former soccer player from Serbia, it has since been graced by everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to George Clooney—the latter of whom even has a menu item named after himself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Adjective
-
Hills bend over valleys like graves for what remains of us, past and present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
-
Crean Lutheran recently received guard Earl Bryson who transferred from JSerra where Bryson was All-County second team as a junior this past season.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Adjective
-
Consider it instead as a luxurious visit to a bygone era.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
-
The rules are a relic of a bygone era, when barbers originated as a branch of surgeons; the same people who were supposed to cut hair were also expected to cut other body parts.—
Eric Zamparripa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ago. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
