the latest
noun
informal
1
: the most recent news or information about something
Have you heard the latest?
2
: the most recent or modern version of something
—+ in
The store carries the latest in home improvement products.
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The news marks the latest acquisition by the Schorsch family's Heritage Group, which began acquiring historic Newport restaurants in 2017 and has since expanded their portfolio to restaurants in Providence, North Kingstown, South Kingstown and Middletown.
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Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
The arrest represents the latest effort by the Justice Department to hold to account the militants believed responsible for the killings of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
—Eric Tucker, Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Lindsey Horvath will not run for Los Angeles mayor, becoming the latest political heavyweight to decide against a challenge to incumbent Karen Bass.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
For 17 consecutive months now, the country has seen a year-on-year increase in monthly births, according to the latest figures released in January.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
The arrest represents the latest effort by the Justice Department to hold to account the militants believed responsible for the killings of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
—Eric Tucker, Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Lindsey Horvath will not run for Los Angeles mayor, becoming the latest political heavyweight to decide against a challenge to incumbent Karen Bass.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
For 17 consecutive months now, the country has seen a year-on-year increase in monthly births, according to the latest figures released in January.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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