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Recent Examples of new wave
The past decade has ushered in a modern horror renaissance, with a new wave of filmmakers treating the genre as both entertainment and social commentary.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Hollywood and Japanese animation might need to get ready for a new wave of competition from Southeast Asia.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Analysts say economic problems could trigger a new wave of protests akin to nationwide unrest in 2022, triggered by hikes in fuel prices, in which dozens of protesters and police were killed — something Tokayev is trying to contain by consolidating power in his own hands.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Palmer Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces announced, targeting infrastructure in western Iran.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Hollywood and Japanese animation might need to get ready for a new wave of competition from Southeast Asia.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Analysts say economic problems could trigger a new wave of protests akin to nationwide unrest in 2022, triggered by hikes in fuel prices, in which dozens of protesters and police were killed — something Tokayev is trying to contain by consolidating power in his own hands.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Palmer Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces announced, targeting infrastructure in western Iran.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new wave
Noun
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Russell says of the family reaction to Preston's last word.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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The stunned sibling couldn’t believe his last words to Chris would be so ordinary, yet so profound in light of what happened.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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An Alcaraz-Fonseca showdown would be a hot ticket.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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That hot ticket item, unfortunately, has sold out, but plans are in the work for future screenings.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But also look at where Pelle Larsson was on that final play, raising his hands as if in victory when Durant’s shot bounded off the rim, instead of remaining in chase mode.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort Dance mode is encouraged for all attendees, as the venue also doubles as a place for storytelling, games and dance-alongs, according to Disneyland officials.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Rendered in shades of sea-salt white, lime green, and peach, the leggy style lends itself to several key styling approaches.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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The service The service style at 1 Hotel Tokyo is easygoing and never stuffy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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While these input costs rise, the prices farmers receive for their crops has not followed the trend.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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The state’s numbers align with national trends, with ICE’s data showing that 74% of detainees in the country haven’t been convicted of crime.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ivan Montijo, a b-boy breakdancer who teaches breakdancing to students in Stockton schools, told CBS Sacramento that this mural is a grassroots movement.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Macron's centrist movement, which lacks local grassroots support, achieved one major result in the southwestern city of Bordeaux, where its candidate Thomas Cazenave, a former minister, won over the Green party outgoing mayor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Yet even though copper prices are near historic highs – over US$13,000 per ton on the London Metals Exchange – the profit margins are still too low and price swings are too volatile for companies to forecast reliable returns on the risky investment of building new mines.—
Adam Charles Simon,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pavvy—whose account recently gained 39,000 after her own negative experience with a major hockey equipment manufacturer sparked a massive wave of online support—had been receiving tons of messages about Heated Rivalry before the Olympics, with many fans looking to get more involved in the sport.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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“New wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new%20wave. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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