ago 1 of 2

as in since
earlier than the present time he left here long ago

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ago

2 of 2

adjective

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ago
Adverb
  • Authorities have since detained a person of interest on unrelated charges.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The footpath, officially completed in 1937 with the help of Civilian Conservation Corps workers during the Great Depression, has since become a haven for hikers, offering a respite from modern life.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In court filings, defense lawyer Andrew Hemmer wrote in November 2023 that Matthew Huttle was a journeyman carpenter, whose 20-year struggle with alcoholism fueled many of his past crimes, which included a battery case, multiple DUI busts, and driving as a habitual traffic offender.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Look for patterns in your past successes to find more answers.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The interior is evocative of a bygone era where toggle switches were standard and seat belts were optional.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Childhood under threat As a child worker, Miss Huang might seem like an uncanny ghost of a bygone era of childhood.
    Anna Mae Duane, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ago. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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