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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Ahmad’s friend swerved onto a back road, but it was blocked with bodies and burning cars.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025 -
Another compartment houses dual Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports and a USB 3.2 Type-A port, while the AC power jack is at the back corner.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to the Journal, Ford last year shipped about 5,500 Broncos, F-150s, Mustangs and Navigators to China.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Like last week, LaBonta ripped her penalty kick into the top corner.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The battery chemistry is the same as lesser Blazers, but the SS makes good use of new silicon carbide inverters in the rear drive unit that minimize energy losses and segmented magnets in the motors that reduce heat buildup.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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This immersive audio system brings Dolby Atmos and wireless rear channels into your living room at a fantastic discount.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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For Liv in particular, their idea of what that final ride on the plane was going to be was an emotional one.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 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 piece–interstate coordination–will require leadership at the federal level and innovative financial instruments from the private sector that provide capital for states to collaborate on common adaptation goals.—
John Sabo,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Those latter tariffs are currently subject to a 90-day pause as of April 9, with the notable exception of imports from China.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Hindmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindmost. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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