1
as in back
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
the dance teacher had to keep reminding us to kick our hindmost foot when we reversed direction
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2
as in last
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the hindmost wagon in the caravan had the roughest ride because of the deep ruts and dust created by the others
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindmost
Adjective
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Kaylan bowed out after the 2017 tour, following back surgery and two heart procedures.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025 -
The Braves confirmed that Acuña, who was scratched from Tuesday’s game against the Athletics due to back tightness, will start for the National League in Tuesday’s All-Star Game.—
Steve Berman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Founded last year in London, the Gaza Tribunal accuses the Israeli military of committing genocide against Palestinians.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The data doesn't directly track Amazon's sales, but suggests demand for Prime Day will outpace last year's event during which online shoppers spent a record-setting $14.2 billion, according to Adobe.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Don't worry, Hyundai is launching a new line of N Performance parts, enabling buyers to swap on a positively massive rear wing that follows the trend of gooseneck mounting, a design popularized by modern GT racing.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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And, with extended sleeves that sit just above the elbow, and plenty of rear pockets, this jersey is the wheel deal.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Angela was admitted to the hospital for the final time on March 15.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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While the stories-at-the-speed-of-life series didn't get a comedy nomination in its final season, nor did star-writer Bridgett Everett, voters did have the good sense to honor Jeff Hiller, one of the ensemble's brilliant performers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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That latter idea flows from a notion that if rescissions are proposed late in the fiscal year and Congress does not have the full 45-day period to act on any such proposals, the funds expire and become unavailable for obligation.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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That latter trio made 1,090 appearances at Liverpool between them; Cassidy, despite featuring in friendly matches, was the only one who did not make a full debut.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Hindmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindmost. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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