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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Results from the latest demonstration will guide design changes and help shape subsequent testing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026 Wednesday’s filing is the latest in Black’s legal dispute regarding Epstein. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026 As of the latest vote tallies, Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has earned a slight edge over incumbent Karen Bass in the mayoral race. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 The Associated Press sent the airline emailed requests for comment Wednesday on the latest fee increases. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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