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as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
if you didn't get a malaria shot formerly, you'd better get one now
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Recent Examples of formerly
More than 4,100 Miami-Dade residents, all of whom are formerly homeless and disabled, live in permanent housing units paid for by the program.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Primm Valley is the last of three operating casino resorts in Primm, formerly known as State Line.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
At school, Becka reveals that her matches include Commander Chapin, formerly doing business as Garth.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Customers can also stay informed by following Xcel Energy on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Primm Valley is the last of three operating casino resorts in Primm, formerly known as State Line.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
At school, Becka reveals that her matches include Commander Chapin, formerly doing business as Garth.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Customers can also stay informed by following Xcel Energy on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formerly
Adverb
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In another classic tasting-menu move, the menu arrives after the meal, a map to study only once the journey is complete.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Renegotiating a bill, solving a household issue, or committing to a longer-range plan may bring relief and momentum at once.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Several candidates said the case has intensified conversations around ethics and accountability, while also highlighting broader frustrations residents already had with City Hall responsiveness and city services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Cask investing involves buying an oak barrel filled with Scotch — either shortly after the spirit's distillation or having already aged — and allowing its contents to mature over a period of 10 to 20 years, before selling it on.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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The shooting unfolded moments after Vance’s motorcade had passed through the area, though Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn previously said there is no indication the motorcade was targeted.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Australian governments previously paid Nauru and Papua New Guinea to house asylum seekers who attempted to reach Australia’s shore by boat in squalid detention camps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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While helming a growing program, the 41-year-old has found a balance between celebrating successes in the moment and looking down the road at what’s ahead.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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But the house is full of women’s basketball fans across the board, all of whom love the WNBA and are, perhaps, treating the game as an amuse-bouche for the season ahead.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Friday’s strike follows similar operations earlier this week.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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First pitch was shifted earlier with the hope of avoiding storms in Maryland.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Formerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formerly. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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