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 on the WebThe state has held public wolf hunts in recent years, but not since February 2021, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 10 May 2024 The recent attacks on players have also sparked concern from lawmakers.—Koh Ewe, TIME, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for recent
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin recent-, recens; perhaps akin to Greek kainos new
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