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 Synonyms for hindmost
Adjective
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Along with missing Powell and Fontecchio, the Heat was also without Vlad Goldin (G League), Keshad Johnson (G League), Nikola Jovic (low back injury management) and Terry Rozier (not with team) on Thursday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026 -
An underlying benefit Michael Bunting, acquired by DAL, is a middle-six complementary winger who hangs out around the slot grappling for tips and rebounds or getting open for back-door passes.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Then late last year Stacey Wondra was charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping in the second degree, destruction of evidence and a persistent violator enhancement, which can be added by prosecutors when someone has been convicted of at least three felonies.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Holt will integrate into a leadership role in developing the stadium that broke ground last summer.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All three appear to assessing damage and talking before Riley punches a rear quarter window on Barber's vehicle, the complaint said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents kept the cabin comfortable even as temperatures shifted between Denver and the Arkansas River Valley.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Vanderbilt got as close as 11 points in the final frame, but Ole Miss was able to hold off the Commodores’ comeback bid.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Not making enough stops defensively to thwart the Heat while subsequently only hitting 7 of 21 attempts in the final 12 minutes doomed the Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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This latter number serves two for $160 and the restaurant asks those with reservations to preorder it at least 24 hours in advance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ramya Giangola, founder of Gogoluxe, fashion strategist, and street style maven extraordinaire, falls neatly into this latter camp.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Hindmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindmost. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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