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 most
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
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The Detroit Tigers are off to a dream start after their fairy tale run to the American League playoffs last season.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
But coercion alone rarely brings lasting influence.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Grimm lined up in the slot on 303 of his 457 offensive snaps last season.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The Detroit Tigers are off to a dream start after their fairy tale run to the American League playoffs last season.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
There is no set time for how long a conclave may last, but recent ones have concluded within a few days.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
But coercion alone rarely brings lasting influence.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last
Adjective
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Today’s sentence is the culmination of justice, but this is not the final chapter of Kyhara’s life story.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Yorktown's final resting place wasn't discovered until a 1998 expedition found it about 1,000 miles northwest of Honolulu.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Estimates of people with other arrhythmias are less conclusive, but in general, people with arrhythmias are at higher risk of having heart attacks or strokes and dying early, Pell said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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While some studies have found potential associations—often at higher-than-recommended levels—experts caution that the evidence is mixed and not conclusive.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The commercial weather forecasting service says a storm is expected to move across the eastern half of North America during the peak shower activity, spreading clouds across most of the East Coast.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even so, the practice of choosing a papal name remained inconsistent for the next 1,000 years, with most popes using their baptismal names.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Medics rushed the mom to Richmond University Medical Center where she’s expected to survive.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Final Thoughts Every stage of the startup journey—fighting to survive, avoiding stagnation or navigating complexity—comes with its own set of challenges.—
Hope Horner,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Whether cooking for Hollywood stars or crafting simple dishes for his audience, Arya remained grounded in the belief that true success comes from being real, not manufactured.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Even when stringent regulations are in place in some countries, sometimes enforcement remains weak.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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February 2025 Queen of Swords: February’s energy is pushing you to set clear boundaries and make decisive moves, especially in your financial or professional life this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Canada’s history is a beautiful one of decisive compromise and coalition building, those distinct if unglamorous liberal virtues.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Light winds are expected to prevail, potentially keeping transport levels low and aiding in containment of the wildfire.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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While most losses were caused by fraud, ransomware prevailed as the largest threat to critical infrastructure in 2024, the FBI said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Last.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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