furthest

adverb or adjective

fur·​thest ˈfər-t͟həst How to pronounce furthest (audio)
Synonyms of furthestnext

Examples of furthest in a Sentence

this belongs in the aisle furthest from the cash registers
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Soups and stir fries are where rotisserie chicken stretches furthest because the other ingredients carry most of the meal. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 General Motors is considered to be furthest along in its discussions and has signed a letter of intent to lease 400,000 square feet, sources stated. George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 Soups and stir fries are where one bird stretches furthest because the broth, grains and vegetables carry the dish. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Enforcement lags furthest in model risk management, explainability and vendor oversight. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for furthest

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of furthest was in the 14th century

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“Furthest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furthest. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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furthest

adverb or adjective
fur·​thest ˈfər-t͟həst How to pronounce furthest (audio)

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