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as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
last one in the pool is a rotten egg fans waiting for the last book in the series to be released
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as in conclusive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
a book that purports to be the last word on the investigation
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
our last praise should be reserved for those original thinkers who expand the frontiers of science and technology
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as in to survive
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of last
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, officials in Washington, D.C., reached a deal last year with the Washington Commanders to lure the team back to the city from the Maryland suburbs, with a package that includes $1 billion in subsidies.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
His association with the team — and the league as a whole — lasted nearly 70 years, from the 1930s until his passing in 2005.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Trump moved forward on his project last year, before securing congressional or other approval, by ordering the demolition of the East Wing, alarming preservationists who decried the lack of review.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, officials in Washington, D.C., reached a deal last year with the Washington Commanders to lure the team back to the city from the Maryland suburbs, with a package that includes $1 billion in subsidies.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Those generally last just a few minutes as the vast majority of senators are not present.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
His association with the team — and the league as a whole — lasted nearly 70 years, from the 1930s until his passing in 2005.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last
Adjective
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The siting of the rites at the Colosseum—where it has been held since 1964, echoing a practice from the eighteenth century—means that the Pope enacts Jesus’ final hours not in a Baroque basilica but against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, which exercised power through violence.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ultralight pilot David Shelton filed a complaint with the FAA in October that, after back-and-forth responses with Yuba County’s attorneys, concluded with final responses in March.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The research isn’t conclusive, however.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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The broader data is less conclusive on mental health benefits, said West, perhaps because participants get anxious about the programs ending, coupled with the rising cost of living.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2026
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On the hotel's top floor, this is the kind of space that hosts heads of state, celebrities, and executives who require maximum grandeur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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More than a thousand other records were set for daily maximum temperatures or warm overnight lows.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In an era when brick-and-mortar bookstores seem to be in grave peril, this charming West Village corner store, which first opened in 1968, has managed to survive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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All people were able to survive with no life-threatening injuries.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Thunder entered the night two games ahead of San Antonio in the race for homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs with six games remaining.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even as prices rise, demand remains steady and drivers continue to feel the strain.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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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In these past four weeks, our armed forces have delivered swift, decisive, overwhelming victories on the battlefield victories like few people have ever seen before.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Game notes Rangers bats struggled for most of Saturday’s game with only four hits in the game but rallied and had runners on the corners with two outs in the ninth inning and Evan Carter up to bat.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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According to ZamZows, most Idahoans have a mix of sandy and clay soil, which can both cause problems in the garden.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Last.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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