as in rages
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season
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Recent Examples of last words
What were John Wayne Gacy’s last words?
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
At the end of the interview, subjects (including Goodall) are asked to look into a camera and give their final message, their last words to the world.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
But Colbert’s platform, The Late Show, was canceled as a sacrifice to Trump, whose administration had the power to block the sale of CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, to Skydance Media, so even his funniest bits now feel like last words.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
What were Johnny Cash’s last words?
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The hard cut after Lorraine’s damning last words wasn’t always how the scene ended.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
At the end of the interview, subjects (including Goodall) are asked to look into a camera and give their final message, their last words to the world.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
But Colbert’s platform, The Late Show, was canceled as a sacrifice to Trump, whose administration had the power to block the sale of CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, to Skydance Media, so even his funniest bits now feel like last words.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
What were Johnny Cash’s last words?
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The hard cut after Lorraine’s damning last words wasn’t always how the scene ended.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for last words
Noun
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But as the battle between the NWSL and WSL for the title of women’s soccer’s top league rages, Thompson’s move across the pond won’t be the last salvo fired.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Expect the list of targets to get longer tomorrow night as one of the most vital shows on TV rages on like a pissed off Eric Cartman.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 34-year-old democratic socialist is poised to take control of a 306,000-person municipal workforce in the global center of capitalism that also functions as a cultural hub that dictates trends around the world.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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That Democratic advantage there among disaffected voters mirrors trends seen in other contests Tuesday, including the New Jersey governor's race and the New York City mayoral election, NBC reported.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fans will see Infinite sporting braids — dressed in all black with daring red leather gloves as he vogues and dances unapologetically in his glory.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But on Madison Avenue, knitwear — including alpaca pieces knit in Peru and merino styles made in Italy — will the hero.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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What has changed is that the removal of royal styles and titles was a formal barrier that gave him a degree of protection.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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