as in history
the events or experience of former times
we spent a pleasant evening recalling the past together
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as in former
having been such at some previous time
a past editor of the newspaper
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as in over
on or to the farther side of
I drive past the school every day
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Recent Examples of past
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
According to researchers, long before Hadrian selected this location in Italy as his grand countryside estate, these remains likely belong to an earlier villa that was incorporated into the foundations of the Palazzo, which has provided archaeologists with a glimpse into its past.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Most of my past 25 years on the CTA have been for trips as a commuter during busy commuter hours in the morning and evening.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Vinícius exchanged passes with Bruno Guimarães on the left flank, took touches to make space and rifled a right-footed shot past the outstretched arm of Yassine Bounou for his 10th international goal.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Follow the green neon sign into the speakeasy-style Absinthe Bar, a combination museum and homage to Antibes’s bohemian artist past.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
According to researchers, long before Hadrian selected this location in Italy as his grand countryside estate, these remains likely belong to an earlier villa that was incorporated into the foundations of the Palazzo, which has provided archaeologists with a glimpse into its past.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Adjective
Race registration was sold out as of this past weekend, but a waitlist is available for interested runners if space opens up.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Most of my past 25 years on the CTA have been for trips as a commuter during busy commuter hours in the morning and evening.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Preposition
Since 2009, when the Outstanding Comedy Series category expanded past five nominees, only one freshman series has premiered later than April 29 and scored an Outstanding Comedy Series nomination, and that was Hacks in 2021.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Vinícius exchanged passes with Bruno Guimarães on the left flank, took touches to make space and rifled a right-footed shot past the outstretched arm of Yassine Bounou for his 10th international goal.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for past
Noun
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Whitney Plantation hosts two permanent exhibits, one of which gives an overview about the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and another that focuses on the history of slavery in Louisiana.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Birds of America is my imperfect attempt to show that history can’t be buried forever, and that what happens to one of us happens, in some way, to all of us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The village of Juaben is home to the Aston Villa supporters’ group The Ghana Lions, with their fandom tracing back to a love of the club’s former Republic of Ireland international defender Paul McGrath.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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With 48% of votes counted, Platner, an oyster farmer and former Marine, was winning with 72% to 20% for Mills.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Preposition
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But child care for two children would cost well over $1,000 a month per child — a daunting expense for a family suddenly relying on a single income.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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With just over five seconds remaining, Brunson got the inbounds pass and chucked up a long three-pointer that hit the front of the rim.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Preposition
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According to the report, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the clinic after a call that Aponte was experiencing breathing problems, but the document indicates first responders found a much more serious situation upon arrival.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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To crow on for page after page about how kind and empathetic your husband is provides no value to an electorate who cannot rely on him anymore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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While a few of the old hunters were wistful about the memory of the large mammals, others saw extirpation as necessary progress.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The 24-year-old’s burning desire, elite athleticism, and an electrifying season at Triple-A Albuquerque busted down the big-league door.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Preposition
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London quite fancies using alignment to secure market access in sectors beyond those currently under negotiation.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images Some companies are looking beyond GLP-1 and other hot targets like GIP and glucagon to emerging areas like amylin, another hormone produced in the pancreas that helps people feel full.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Sony is underway on a search for a new star and other cast members.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The erstwhile New York resident was loudly and vigorously booed by the hometown crowd as he was shown on the jumbotron of the legendary arena.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Despite his meltdown in Colorado’s extra-inning loss to Milwaukee Friday night, the erstwhile starter has been one of baseball’s best relievers this season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Past.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/past. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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