was (to)

past tense of be (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for was (to)
Verb
  • Shabanov’s size also has to be treated as a potential impediment.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The man was taken into custody and treated for minor injuries at a hospital, authorities said.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In past years, the event has served as a platform for Beijing to promote its national security agenda.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Indeed, that extra height certainly served its purpose because the cat was able to look the dog directly in the eyes and have a standoff.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ashe hired over a dozen employees, including a site editor who penned columns on subjects like Ken Starr and Bill Clinton, a talent coordinator, and workers who handled the development and design of the site.
    Mark Dent, HubSpot, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Throughout the year, the Emerald Cruises & Tours designs its trips for curious travelers of all kinds, including food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those who simply want to explore several new places with all the logistics handled.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Was (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/was%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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