bypast

adjective

ˈbī-ˌpast How to pronounce bypast (audio)
Definition of bypastnext
as in extinct
no longer existing those bypast days when gasoline was cheap

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  1. extinct
  2. defunct
  3. gone
  4. bygone
  5. expired
Adjective
  • Scientists found evidence years ago that our species, Homo sapiens, had interbred with now-extinct human relatives, including Neanderthals and Denisovans.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In 2026, 60-game starters are nearly extinct — the Utah Mammoth’s Karel Vejmelka was the sole representative of that club last season.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of extinct
Adjective
  • Pemsel was the cofounder and CEO of the now-defunct brand and communications firm ScienceMagic.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In 2004, Amos was a recent graduate of the now defunct Atlanta College of Art.
    — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of defunct
Adjective
  • Suddenly, photos, videos, or important documents are just… gone.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
  • Room by room, the author takes us through the house, now long gone.
    — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of gone
Adjective
  • Joe Biden, a link to a bygone era of civility and bipartisanship, ran in 2020 on a message of restoring the soul of America.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yan has won over Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, two players from a bygone era, in part because his stuff is so good.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bygone
Adjective
  • Caregivers are reminded never to use an expired car seat, as outlined in the product user manual.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Using expired serums or creams as part of your nighttime routine can leave you with weaker results and a higher chance of irritation.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of expired
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“Bypast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypast. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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