as in history
the events or experience of former times
we spent a pleasant evening recalling the past together
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as in former
having been such at some previous time
a past editor of the newspaper
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as in over
on or to the farther side of
I drive past the school every day
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Recent Examples of past
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Only the top 100 finishers in the final FedEx Cup standings receive full status for next year on the PGA Tour, not 125 like in year's past.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Caroline Blair, People.com, 22 May 2025
United needed to play perfect football to unlock a stubborn defence, but struggled to push past competency.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Not to mention, the model shared a humorous snap of herself smiling cheekily in a car while driving past a billboard – with her own Chopard campaign on it!
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
In 2015, ace Royals reliever Wade Davis threw strike three past Wilmer Flores of the New York Mets.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Only the top 100 finishers in the final FedEx Cup standings receive full status for next year on the PGA Tour, not 125 like in year's past.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Adjective
The season featured 20 winners from past seasons of Survivor to compete for the highest prize fund in history.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 22 May 2025
United needed to play perfect football to unlock a stubborn defence, but struggled to push past competency.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Preposition
Tuition is $525 for applications submitted by June 30 and $575 for submissions past that date.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Not to mention, the model shared a humorous snap of herself smiling cheekily in a car while driving past a billboard – with her own Chopard campaign on it!
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for past
Noun
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As symbols of Floyd’s place in history have faded, so too have hopes for federal police reform, commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and American optimism about the future of racial justice.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The 2025 Northwest Arkansas Community College Graduation Commencement took place May 14 at the Walmart AMP in Rogers and 419 graduates walked the stage -- the most in the college's 35-year history.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Thornton and Veronica Burton — both former Dallas Wings teammates — combined for 13 points in the third, but the lead again stretched to 16 at the end of the third.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Legends finds Jackson playing Victor, a former boxing champ and pizzeria owner.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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Asian Americans’ outrage over a judge’s leniency in the case — the assailants received $3,000 fines and no jail time — sparked a surge of activism seeking tougher hate crime laws nationwide.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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More recently, the Sony horror thriller Heart Eyes, which opened in theaters on Feb. 7, made its debut on Netflix just over three months later on May 8.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Preposition
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Fifteen hours after the 911 call, an 8-year-old relative found the three bodies inside the home, their throats slashed ear to ear.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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If approved, the amendment would require emergency clause votes to take place at least 24 hours after the vote on the accompanying bill.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Former New College student Katie Helms, 47, got emotional when remembering her old mentor.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Needless to say, building Hotel Emma out of the old Pearl Brewery was a massive undertaking, and its owner, Silver Ventures, made several sustainable choices during construction.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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But the park’s defining feature — aside from the giant Tiger outside its gates — is still the city skyline beyond the outfield walls.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Republicans are working to pass the debt limit increase within the legislation through a party-line vote that would extend borrowing authority beyond the 2026 election, avoiding the need to negotiate terms with Democrats.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The pair have known each other for a while, with Ferguson guesting on Hot in Cleveland and Malick appearing on Modern Family.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Both programs allowed students from other countries to get an education at Harvard.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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Manfred, like other MLB commissioners before him, had rejected Rose’s petitions for reinstatement while the erstwhile slugger was still alive.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Radcliffe will play Arthur Tobin, an award-winning filmmaker who moves into Reggie's mansion to shoot an immersive documentary about the erstwhile star athlete.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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“Past.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/past. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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