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
  • Bah has since been charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, the outlets reported.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Solomon ended up finishing in fifth place, and has since moved from Chicago to Los Angeles in his pursuit of a career in music.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • To view the list of past winners,visit the Mega Millions website.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Some defend Lively, citing past tensions with directors.
    Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Agility: The Ultimate Competitive Edge Five-year strategic plans are relics of a bygone era.
    Izabela Lundberg, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Backlit by golden light, the teenage-girl-style handwriting that scrolls across the screen during the montage when Alex completes a few goals evokes the nostalgia of a bygone era.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ago. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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