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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Poland carries its layered past with resilient pride.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Middle Tennessee's Mill Creek has been tainted by past development
Nashville Zoo Ectotherm Curator Dale McGinnity said Mill Creek has already endured decades of exponential growth along the creek, straining the Nashville crayfish population.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Enchanted Circle Drive The Enchanted Circle Drive circumnavigates Wheeler Peak, the highest mountain in New Mexico, and cuts through the lush Hondo Valley, past the Taos Pueblo, and into old gold mining towns.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Kim plays a former U.S. intelligence agent living in South Korea when an enemy agent tries to kill him and has to confront his past to save his family.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Poland carries its layered past with resilient pride.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In past years the community festival has highlighted small businesses, music artist and fashion designers, This year the event is paying special attention to including young children and teens.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Middle Tennessee's Mill Creek has been tainted by past development
Nashville Zoo Ectotherm Curator Dale McGinnity said Mill Creek has already endured decades of exponential growth along the creek, straining the Nashville crayfish population.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Aug. 2025
Preposition
Ramirez also scored in the seventh and moved past Kenny Lofton into third place in Cleveland history with 977 runs.
—Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Enchanted Circle Drive The Enchanted Circle Drive circumnavigates Wheeler Peak, the highest mountain in New Mexico, and cuts through the lush Hondo Valley, past the Taos Pueblo, and into old gold mining towns.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for past
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The rout was just one goal shy of matching the Liga MX record for the biggest win in the division's history when Pumas UNAM dominated Veracruz 8-0 back in November 2007.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The suit is part of a history of antagonism between Gillett and the industry over adverse decisions that the utilities argue are based on misapplication of regulatory law.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On social media, Michaels also spoke about rampant speculation surrounding her relationship with former costar Harper.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Donnie was terminated by the district March 31, according to a letter from former Superintendent Marty Pollio.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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Rivera continued her stellar start in rotation two, hitting her challenging floor routine for another score over 14.00 – the gold standard in women’s elite gymnastics.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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After the win, Shelton, fighting back tears, walked over to his team.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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The offense has more holes to fill but quarterback Dylan Elmer is back after splitting time as the starter last season.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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So, how will the Buffs remain in the mix for a bowl game after the exodus of players to the NFL, including Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The most recent bill targets the nation's oldest and largest teachers' union's ability to lobby.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Aug. 2025
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Today, Khamenei ranks among the world’s oldest and longest-serving heads of state.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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However, perspective-shifting extends beyond word choice.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Valkyries had their third-worst shooting night of the season from beyond the arc (4-for-22) and had a season-low nine assists.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The caramelization process converts starches to sugar in sweet potatoes as well as in other veggies.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Third, both Trump and Xi want to meet each other, most likely in the Fall in Asia.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For that is indeed the erstwhile marijuana mogul’s official job title, at least for now.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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In 2019, the erstwhile pair picked up a second neighboring property for $2.7 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Past.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/past. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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