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
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
British control over the islands is a relic of its colonial past.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
The Clippers have won 11 of their past 12 home games against the Warriors, including nine in a row.
—Janis Carr, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The White Sox also put a runner in scoring position in the seventh when Lenyn Sosa doubled, but no Chicago baserunner advanced past second after the first inning.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
British control over the islands is a relic of its colonial past.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Vancouver had won just 11 of 47 games since trading franchise defenseman Quinn Hughes and only seven of its past 40 decisions.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
The Clippers have won 11 of their past 12 home games against the Warriors, including nine in a row.
—Janis Carr, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Preposition
Edvard Tagseth sent a left-footed shot from just outside the center of the box past Kristijan Kahlina in the 14th minute, putting Nashville up 1-0 with his first career goal.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The White Sox also put a runner in scoring position in the seventh when Lenyn Sosa doubled, but no Chicago baserunner advanced past second after the first inning.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for past
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Mueller worries that people will struggle to prove their work history, especially those with nontraditional jobs.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year, Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan opposed the rapper’s visit to one of France’s most multicultural cities, which has a history of immigration stretching back centuries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Past employees have said that working under Levin is nightmarish; one former colleague of Levin’s filed a gender discrimination complaint against the organization in 2020.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Democratic former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said voters misjudged the race early on.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The conflict has killed more than 6,000 people and displaced over 600,000 others, according to the International Crisis Group.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Snow over the Denver metro area may start late Friday morning into the afternoon with minor impacts.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Another Premier League club, Nottingham Forest, needs a win against Porto at the City Ground to advance in its return to European competitions after 30 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kane Brown is performing at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium after the final selection of Round 7 as part of the NFL Draft Entertainment Series.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rules generally wouldn't apply to children, people 65 or older, or people with disabilities or serious health issues.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At Kingfisher Bar & Grill, a higher-volume restaurant with slightly older clientele, setting expectations is important.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Afterward, Fanning continued to play girls forced to inhabit a maturity beyond their years, including in two films by Sofia Coppola, the auteur of precisely that theme.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming months as aftershocks from the US-Israeli war with Iran spread beyond gas prices.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each cocktail is purposefully crafted, bridging flavors as with a slow-sipper featuring a split whiskey base sees bitter orange, curry leaf, and a bath of hickory smoke paired with the kitchen’s tender rogan josh shank, snappy papadum, and other hits.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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That said, China's export momentum will be more insulated from higher energy costs and raw material shortage than other export-reliant peers, Zhang noted, due to the scale and efficiency of the country's manufacturing sector.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These deals – most recently Brea’s — enrage Norby, the erstwhile former assemblyman.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Spain and Italy have both denied America use of military bases in their territory; Britain, the erstwhile steadfast ally of America, wavered on the issue, too.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Past.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/past. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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