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noun

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Noun
The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days. Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026 These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s. Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020 That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates. Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for latest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
Adjective
  • Turns out, a kid brought in with gunshot wounds died in that room the same night, and a final look at the security footage shows a mysterious third man — clearly hiding his face from all cameras under a label-less baseball cap — entering the same room around the same time as Ji.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026
  • Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
    Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • In January, a World Economic Forum report estimated that new technology, alongside other economic and demographic trends, will create 170 million roles and displace 92 million others by 2030.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
    Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • The 7-2 Kessler missed most of last season because of a shoulder injury.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Deivis Ramos hasn’t cried since his daughters were killed in last Wednesday’s earthquakes.
    Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The protein craze shows no signs of slowing down, and author Arash Hashemi has a new cookbook that's perfect for anyone looking add more nutritious, flavorful high-protein meals to their routine.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • Don’t Worry Darling, a thriller in the vein of The Stepford Wives, caused a media craze, to put it mildly.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • The two latter nations will face off on Friday.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • The anime adjacent series shown in the presentation’s latter half, for Turner, show its impact.
    Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Oversized Sunglasses Last but not least, after years of tiny sunglasses reigning supreme, oversized, face-obscuring frames are in vogue again.
    Jordan Julian, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
  • This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
    Ryan Brennan May 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 June 2026
  • Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
    Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 27 June 2026

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