NEW WAVES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

new waves

noun

plural of new wave

as in last words

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Mays’ last words spoken on camera were to a local TV station, MyFox Tampa Bay, after his flight made a rough landing at Tampa International Airport.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Death penalty states generally allow last statements from the execution chamber, but Texas catalogs the prisoners’ last words online, except for vulgar and racist language or what sounds unintelligible.

— Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026

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The ban bars the destruction of unsold apparel and shoes as an effort to curb overproduction that results in millions of tons of fashion waste.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Rock, 27, first popped up on Vine and later YouTube, infusing his short- and long-form content with humor and tons of natural charisma, and developing a significant following as an early beauty creator.

— Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026

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The collapsible frame features customizable EQ apps, a clear voice smart microphone, low-latency gaming modes, and a massive battery that runs for 65 hours and fast-charges over USB-C.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
One of the other modules is a removable waterproof flashlight that can be set to Low (9 lumens), High (150 lumens) or Strobing output modes.

— Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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With the war now in its fifth year, fighting rages along more than 745 miles of the frontline, and Russia launches hundreds of ⁠drones in nearly nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 June 2026
Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.

— Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

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