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
Mays’ last words spoken on camera were to a local TV station, MyFox Tampa Bay, after his flight made a rough landing at Tampa International Airport.
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Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Death penalty states generally allow last statements from the execution chamber, but Texas catalogs the prisoners’ last words online, except for vulgar and racist language or what sounds unintelligible.
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Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
In fact, King Charles has even opened up about his father’s last words to him.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 May 2026
In his last words, Busby asked a room full of witnesses, including family members of Crane's, not to hate him and to find it in their hearts to forgive him.
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Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
But he's still haunted by Gloria's last words on that 911 call.
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Paul Larosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
None more so than her best friend, Liza, who is haunted by the foreboding last words Jane said to her.
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Air Mail,
11 Apr. 2026
The sound of yelling drowned out his last words.
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Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Death penalty states generally allow last statements from the execution chamber, but Texas catalogs the prisoners’ last words online, except for vulgar and racist language or what sounds unintelligible.
—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
In fact, King Charles has even opened up about his father’s last words to him.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 May 2026
In his last words, Busby asked a room full of witnesses, including family members of Crane's, not to hate him and to find it in their hearts to forgive him.
—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
But he's still haunted by Gloria's last words on that 911 call.
—
Paul Larosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
None more so than her best friend, Liza, who is haunted by the foreboding last words Jane said to her.
—
Air Mail,
11 Apr. 2026
The sound of yelling drowned out his last words.
—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for last words
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Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.
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Leo is expected to double down on his messages of unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence.
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In fact, 72% of Gen Z look to social media for food and drink-focused wellness trends, according to 2025 data shared with CNBC by food & beverages analytics firm Datassentials.
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.
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Two of Zohran Mamdani’s enthusiasms — better bus service and soccer — have, in the World Cup, found their moment of zingy cross-pollination.
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The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.
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There’s a brief moment in Timothée Chalamet’s video with comedian Druski where a performer comes in, vogues, and blows a kiss to the actor.
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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.
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And luckily, Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more stores have inspired styles for as little as $30.
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In a video published on Monday, the New York Times Wirecutter team compared eight famous hot dog styles from around the country.
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“Last words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20words. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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