years ago

ADVERB

then

Synonyms

STRONGEST

again formerly later next suddenly

WEAK

all at once anon at that instant at that moment at that point at that time before long on that occasion soon after thereupon when

Antonyms

STRONGEST

earlier

NOUN

past

Synonyms

STRONGEST

history

STRONG

antiquity yesterday yesteryear yore

WEAK

days gone by former times good old days long ago old lang syne old times olden days time immemorial times past

Antonyms

WEAK

future present

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England are looking to end their long wait to add to their World Cup win of 60 years ago and the pressure that goes with that hope can often weigh heavy.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

"Gus" lived during the Maastrichtian period, some 72 to 66 million years ago, which was characterized by a warm climate, high sea levels and vast floodable coastal plains.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Today our nation is more than an idea, but 250 years ago an idea was all it was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Patricia Avila filed her civil suit against Brown in Los Angeles County Superior Court five years ago, suing the singer for premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Papa has agreed to marry me off to a distant cousin who fled to Cuba years ago so he could escape fighting in the War of Independence.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

years ago

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