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as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
if you didn't get a malaria shot formerly, you'd better get one now
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Recent Examples of formerly
The story of Ted Scott’s first day as a caddie — for Grant Waite, a New Zealand PGA Tour pro — is legendary in the caddie community: Scott, formerly a full-time teaching pro, didn’t know he was expected to carry a yardage book, let alone be responsible for his player’s distances.
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The trailer was posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday afternoon, teasing a new season of drama—featuring cameos of several Real Housewives stars—centering around 10 main cast members.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Lynch, who owns more than 4,000 record albums, formerly hosted a show called The Vinyl Revolution.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The transfer portal was on full display today for the Bruins as forward Timea Gardiner (formerly Oregon State) contributed 15 points, all beyond the arc, and of course, Betts (formerly Stanford) had 17 points in the paint, shooting 50%, going 7-for-14, seven rebounds, and six blocks.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The trailer was posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday afternoon, teasing a new season of drama—featuring cameos of several Real Housewives stars—centering around 10 main cast members.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Lynch, who owns more than 4,000 record albums, formerly hosted a show called The Vinyl Revolution.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The transfer portal was on full display today for the Bruins as forward Timea Gardiner (formerly Oregon State) contributed 15 points, all beyond the arc, and of course, Betts (formerly Stanford) had 17 points in the paint, shooting 50%, going 7-for-14, seven rebounds, and six blocks.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formerly
Adverb
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And, as the FTC has just warned once again, any unpaid toll bill text is almost certainly a scam.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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More housing is needed, and fast, which this page has addressed more than once.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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But one flaw — a fatal flaw in October — has already crept into the good-time vibes.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Without starters going more than five innings, the Mets have taxed their relievers already.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump, who, at 78, became the oldest president to be sworn into office, posted on Truth Social earlier in the week.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Myers' wife found him in the couple's Calhoun County shed, which had been the backdrop to their wedding 15 months earlier.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Formerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formerly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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