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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
Zarka added that, over the past three years, there has been a shift in the Jewish community’s perception of what was once considered the extreme right, with many no longer viewing the National Rally, formerly led by Marine Le Pen, as such.
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Kantor, Park and Spetner formerly worked for the Dodgers under Rosen.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
It was formerly known as the Canadian Magazine Publishers Association.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Well, formerly of Wolves (he was hounded out in December after fan protests).
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Kantor, Park and Spetner formerly worked for the Dodgers under Rosen.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
It was formerly known as the Canadian Magazine Publishers Association.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Well, formerly of Wolves (he was hounded out in December after fan protests).
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formerly
Adverb
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She was hit twice, walked once and reached base a fourth time on an error.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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McCaffery and Clark were seen wearing Giants hats at Oracle Park, though Clark has previously acknowledged her Phillies fandom — even if the team was not originally her top choice.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Persuading key players to stay The Athletic previously reported that four to five players are expected to leave this summer.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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If the Wizards are much more competitive in the season ahead, as expected, more lower-bowl seats should be occupied.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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So, the Navy is forging ahead trying to make the best of ships its leaders didn’t want just a few years ago.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Authorities said earlier that Baker was responsible for or involved in the deaths of three men — Robert Shine and John Carse, both 69, and a 79-year-old man who has not been identified.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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“Formerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formerly. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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