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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 shares are enjoying a floor of support from the formerly resistant $55 level, with a historically bullish trendline just below.
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Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
In 2021, Fendi and Flos B&B Italia (formerly Design Holding) formed Fashion Furniture Design, or FF Design, to develop the Fendi Casa business.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
This year’s lead underwriter so far is Cantor Fitzgerald, the financial services firm formerly led by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 1 July 2025
On Sunday, Cal Fire shared details and updates about the blaze on X, formerly Twitter.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
In 2021, Fendi and Flos B&B Italia (formerly Design Holding) formed Fashion Furniture Design, or FF Design, to develop the Fendi Casa business.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
This year’s lead underwriter so far is Cantor Fitzgerald, the financial services firm formerly led by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 1 July 2025
On Sunday, Cal Fire shared details and updates about the blaze on X, formerly Twitter.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formerly
Adverb
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According to the report, Snow Angels Childcare and Preschool typically had no more than four children at once at the site, the report said.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Continue to deadhead dahlias throughout their blooming season, as often as once a week, to maximize their flower production.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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The Trump administration initially promised to be transparent about the Epstein files in the government’s possession, but has faced criticism over the rollout, with Bondi releasing information in February that was already largely public.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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There was already water on the floor of Jane’s cabin, but the call is what prompted her to run in her pajamas to her son’s residence.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Jesse learned early about abuse and kindness on school grounds.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 July 2025
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His latest record, Demos, was released earlier this year.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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“Formerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formerly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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