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
Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Ferrari is likely to regain ground as the Italian company blows past concerns over its latest product offerings and broader growth prospects, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 June 2026
ABC News, 20 June 2026
Named after the first-ever postwoman west of the Mississippi, the Westman honors its history with love letters and postcards from decades past scattered throughout the property.
—Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 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
English has finished between 17th and 25th in most starts this season, including a T4 at the RBC Heritage, T18 at the PGA Championship and T17 at the Memorial Tournament in three of his past five events.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Ferrari is likely to regain ground as the Italian company blows past concerns over its latest product offerings and broader growth prospects, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Preposition
Georgia Wareham swept Australia past 200 with 41 off 18 including 32 runs from boundaries.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Named after the first-ever postwoman west of the Mississippi, the Westman honors its history with love letters and postcards from decades past scattered throughout the property.
—Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for past
Noun
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The backstory What appears to be a modern building actually has quite a bit of local history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Collins easily beat former football coach Derek Dooley, according to unofficial election results.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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This often meant that European nations recruited talented footballers from their former colonies to stop them from playing elsewhere.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Preposition
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Staff at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System recommended Tuesday that the board drop United Healthcare plans after negotiations with the insurer over next year’s premiums failed to yield lower rates.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Bardwell, a 6-foot-6, 175-pound small forward out of the Overtime Elite program in Atlanta and Compton Magic AAU team in California, scored 25 points on 11-for-19 shooting (3-of-7 from 3) with seven rebounds in Adidas 3SSB Select Team’s 89-83 victory over Next Generation.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Preposition
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Armas expressed wanting to get more minutes for her after the Current’s last run of matches before the World Cup break.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The 2-year-old has not been identified as of Tuesday night.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Investigators also cited writings allegedly authored by Proper, the youngest member of the group at 19 years old.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Preposition
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But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The district said the impact of budget constraints extends beyond those reductions.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Under California law, police agencies are generally required to release to the public audio and video recordings of police shootings and other critical incidents involving great bodily injury within 45 days of the incident.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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