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
Here's what to know about Ricks' execution, including more of his last words.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The stunned sibling couldn’t believe his last words to Chris would be so ordinary, yet so profound in light of what happened.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
King's last words to him were about the need to institutionalize and internationalize the nonviolence movement.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
King’s last words to him were about the need to institutionalize and internationalize the nonviolence movement.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The world can now hear Eric Dane‘s last words.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
The lethal injection took only 12 minutes to complete after Simpson gave his last words.
—Nolan Clay, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
Nervous hands rummaging for tissues in handbags, sweaty embraces, last words of advice—and then, we were gone.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Those were her last words before the agent fired three bullets through the window, according to multiple videos taken from a number of angles.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The stunned sibling couldn’t believe his last words to Chris would be so ordinary, yet so profound in light of what happened.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
King's last words to him were about the need to institutionalize and internationalize the nonviolence movement.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
King’s last words to him were about the need to institutionalize and internationalize the nonviolence movement.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The world can now hear Eric Dane‘s last words.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
The lethal injection took only 12 minutes to complete after Simpson gave his last words.
—Nolan Clay, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
Nervous hands rummaging for tissues in handbags, sweaty embraces, last words of advice—and then, we were gone.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Those were her last words before the agent fired three bullets through the window, according to multiple videos taken from a number of angles.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for last words
Noun
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An actress in 1962 Cuban, as its missiles crisis rages, confuses her role in a film and real life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Vessel operators and maritime insurers are unwilling to risk sailing through it while fighting rages.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Black male students continue to trail their peers, with a graduation rate of 77% last year, mirroring national trends.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Early-aughts makeup looks are dominating spring beauty trends.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fedorova knows that her enthusiasms will not be shared by everyone.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shriver’s many strange enthusiasms have provided her with a wellspring of ideas, which in the past have produced highly topical novels—about school massacres, obesity, religion, and, yes, the national debt.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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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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Maria is proficient on both guitar and marching snare drum, demonstrating strong technical skill, musical awareness, and adaptability across different musical styles and settings.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pottery Barn has hundreds of items on sale right now in its outlet section, with plenty of different outdoor furniture styles to suit your backyard space.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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