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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Shaw’s arrest is the latest in several recent security incidents involving individuals attempting to access Mar-a-Lago. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025 On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including new financial details about the recent sale of Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals. Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025 Get the latest runway coverage and unlimited digital access to Vogue for $3 $1/month for one year. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 10 July 2025 Catch all the top deals in our Absolute Best Prime Day Deals roundup, and follow our Prime Day liveblog for the latest. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the latest

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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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