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
  • Beauchemin was since taken down his Facebook page and cut off contact with his family, at least temporarily, an insider told TMZ.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
  • The posts have since been removed, and federal agents arrested Herrera later that day.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Bedford's past efforts to lower pilot training requirements remain a concern for the pilots union and many senators.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 July 2025
  • Rather than a break from past policy, this is its acceleration — minus the democratic rhetoric.
    Yohann Ripert, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The recipe comes from a bygone department store called Miller & Rhoads, which was founded in Richmond, Virginia, in 1883.
    Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
  • Penned by Taka Yacht Design, the yacht showcases classic lines from bow to stern that evoke a bygone era of sailing.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
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“Ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ago. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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