Definition of recent
recentness
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Examples of recent in a Sentence
Recent events have brought attention to the problem.
I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode.
Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades.
That was the biggest earthquake in recent history .
Recent Examples of recent from the Web
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Biden, 74, passed on a run for the White House in 2016, citing the recent death of his eldest son.
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As such, for Europe and the U.S., given their net oil exporting status, there has been a negative correlation between the oil price and corporate bond spreads over recent years.
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The fighters' support network in Marawi remains unclear, though the power of one militant group — the Mautes — has grown in recent years.
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The number of people driving under the influence of prescription drugs has increased in recent years.
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But he has been troubled by injuries in recent years.
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The team has, however, been involved in another recent tragedy.
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The Times has interviewed dozens of Swedish patients in recent months.
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Jared Kushner is just the most recent clue in a completely bogus treasure map.
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Origin and Etymology of recent
Middle English, from Latin recent-, recens; perhaps akin to Greek kainos new
First Known Use: 15th century
RECENT Defined for English Language Learners
recent
playDefinition of recent for English Language Learners
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: happening or beginning not long ago
RECENT Defined for Kids
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