1
as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
last one in the pool is a rotten egg fans waiting for the last book in the series to be released
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2
as in conclusive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
a book that purports to be the last word on the investigation
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
our last praise should be reserved for those original thinkers who expand the frontiers of science and technology
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as in to survive
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of last
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Over his last four seasons as head coach, including 2021 in New Orleans, Payton’s offense has not ranked inside the top 10 in points and yards.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The final look was timeless and lasted well past the star-studded reception.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Suite 16 even displays Oscar Wilde’s last unpaid bill from the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Over his last four seasons as head coach, including 2021 in New Orleans, Payton’s offense has not ranked inside the top 10 in points and yards.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching honor outstanding teachers for having lasting, positive effects on students’ lives and school communities.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The final look was timeless and lasted well past the star-studded reception.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last
Adjective
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Florida falls to 30-26-3 and remains eight points back of the Boston Bruins for the Eastern Conference’s final wild card spot with 23 games left to play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Closer Jack Champlin continued to blank the Lancers, getting the final two outs, one on a strikeout.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meta and other tech firms have long argued publicly that there is no conclusive evidence linking social media to addiction or other mental health challenges.—
CNN,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the state's response to the allegations, Florida argued that Trotter's claims are speculative because the records aren't conclusive.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For instance, Britain agreed a 10% maximum tariff with the US, while India settled on 18% and Vietnam accepted 20%.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Because there’s a maximum efficiency that solar panels can reach (currently topping out at about 20%), that means the way to get larger and larger amounts of power is simply to build a series of large-enough solar panels that are within mission feasibility to provide that essential energy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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All pilots involved in the crashes survived, according to multiple sources.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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Both crew members in each aircraft ejected safely and survived, authorities confirmed.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The program currently remains in another legal battle, with people able to renew their status but no new applications accepted.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 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
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Zelenskyy has pushed for a summit with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, saying a face-to-face meeting could be decisive in unlocking an agreement, but the Kremlin has rebuffed that proposal beyond inviting the Ukrainian president to Moscow, which Zelenskyy refused.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Winter Park’s scoring and rebounding leader, 6-2 senior Will Ryan, made the decisive free throw in the final seconds.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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On an average day more than 220 children were held, with most of those detained longer than 24 hours sent to Dilley.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Doing so will put you in a better place for any upcoming or ongoing tough discussions with the people who matter most to you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Last.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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