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in the rear

ADJECTIVE
after
Synonyms
STRONG
afterwards later subsequently
WEAK
back back of behind below ensuing hind hindmost next posterior postliminary rear subsequential succeeding thereafter
Antonyms
WEAK
before
ADVERB
lastly/last
Synonyms
WEAK
after after all all in all at last at the end behind bringing up rear finally in conclusion to conclude to sum up ultimately
Antonyms
WEAK
firstly/first

Example Sentences

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Looking in the rear view mirror of my own car and seeing my dog’s jowls flapping in the breeze as we zoom through Arizona.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Intel is putting its five-day losing streak in the rear window as it looks to lock in a second straight day of gains Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“The net is designed to entangle itself on any of the rotating objects in the rear of the car,” Santistevan said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Australian facilities could provide logistical support further in the rear.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

They walked single file, Grandpa in the lead, followed by Dale pushing the wheelbarrow, and then Kendra in the rear.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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