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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 arrangement comes after Something Weird LLC (formerly Something Weird Video) shuttered its download-to-own service and in-house DVD-R manufacturing operations last October.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2025
Hideki Matsuyama also missed the cut, snapping a streak of 19 made in a row when teeing it up in the majors, formerly the longest active streak.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The general public will be let inside the restaurant — part of the Orchard Park (formerly Linder Village) development — starting at 7 a.m.
Even sweeter?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was formerly staunchly opposed to negotiations with the U.S., but senior Iranian government officials reportedly launched a coordinated effort to change his mind, framing the decision as critical to the regime’s survival.
—Sam Meredith,natasha Turak, CNBC, 15 May 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2025
Hideki Matsuyama also missed the cut, snapping a streak of 19 made in a row when teeing it up in the majors, formerly the longest active streak.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The general public will be let inside the restaurant — part of the Orchard Park (formerly Linder Village) development — starting at 7 a.m.
Even sweeter?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was formerly staunchly opposed to negotiations with the U.S., but senior Iranian government officials reportedly launched a coordinated effort to change his mind, framing the decision as critical to the regime’s survival.
—Sam Meredith,natasha Turak, CNBC, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formerly
Adverb
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The news comes after the Federal Aviation Administration, which licenses commercial rocket launches, gave official approval Thursday, May 22 for SpaceX to launch Starship once again.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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When Arielle was once at a company event with Justin, someone approached her for an introduction to him, and couldn’t contain their excitement.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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The retro futuristic games have been given TV series treatment, which Amazon has already renewed for two additional seasons.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Sussex 18-Inch Nightstand, $225 (was $299) Kennedy Upholstered Accent Stool A new addition to the Pottery Barn Outlet, this upholstered accent stool is, surprisingly, already on sale.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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But in his dotage, the transition may have come early as younger, more progressive staffers tied to Democrats who likely could not have won the 2020 presidential election operated with limited supervision.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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During a heat wave, the American Kennel Club said, walk your dog early in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler and pavement is less likely to burn their paws.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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“Formerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formerly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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