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way back

ADJECTIVE

past

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earlier early late old preceding previous prior recent

STRONG

ancient bygone latter over

WEAK

ages ago ancient history back when behind one bypast down memory lane erstwhile ex- foregoing gone-by good old days latter-day long-ago olden days once one-time quondam retired sometime time was way back when

Antonyms

STRONGEST

after current future later on time

STRONG

modern new

WEAK

present

Example Sentences

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Measures have been imposed by the regulators to try and curb excessive volatility, and they were triggered both on the way down Monday and then again on the way back up again Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

One famous example was Inky, the octopus that escaped from New Zealand's National Aquarium in 2016 by squeezing through a drainpipe and making its way back to the ocean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

At 23:07, Nowak can be seen making his way back towards his university accommodation.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It still was far from their worst defensive showing of the season, and mostly they couldn’t claw their way back with a paltry 30.8% from the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s so tall that when I crane my head all the way back, I can’t see to the top of it.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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