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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Manuals have been updated to direct members of ICE Watch patrols to avoid direct confrontation with law enforcement authorities, but the back-room message has been to instigate confrontations that can then be filmed and turned into propaganda for the effort.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Located in the 150-year-old Brockmann-Kiehne house on the back side of the boutique Albert Hotel — opened by Austin company New Waterloo at the beginning of 2025 — the restaurant is a standalone culinary offering.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The long relationship between Bill Gates and Epstein is well documented, but new questions emerged about their dealings when more than 3 million pages of files related to the Epstein investigation were released by the Department of Justice last Friday.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cooper has dominated fundraising since jumping into the race last year.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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The third salon, secluded in the boutique’s rear corner, offers a personalized experience for top clients.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Police reported that Zagorac touched the student’s rear, put his hand under his shirt and rubbed his back and fondled him outside his clothing after calling him up to the teacher’s desk to talk about an assignment.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The show created by Levy and his son Dan about a wealthy family forced to live in a tiny town would dominate the Emmys in its sixth and final season.—
ANDREW DALTON,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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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
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That latter tune, which is also nominated for the Best Original Song Academy Award, credits the fictional girl group Huntr/x, as well as singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The focus in that latter seminar on midlife issues was raised in a different way by a comic, Kristen Key, returning for the second year to do a comedy set on the final night.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.
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