Definition of newlynext
as in lately
not long ago a newly married couple still getting to know one another

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Recent Examples of newly The newly trading shares plunged within seconds from $16 to as little as a penny, before the company took the extremely unusual decision to unwind the IPO. Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Voters in Orange County weighed in across several congressional races Tuesday, some for newly redrawn districts. Staff Report, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 Whether your child is newly discovering the sport or already spends weekends glued to the pitch, there are plenty of soccer-themed finds worth adding to their lineup. ABC News, 3 June 2026 Primary Democrats hope to gain this district, made newly competitive by Proposition 50. New York Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newly
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  • Defensively, Durbin has been excellent, but offensively he’s ranked among the worst performers in the majors and has lately seen his playing time cut.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
  • Most artists who’ve worked with the Swedish legend and his cohort lately have ended up in a similar musical ballpark.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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  • Zabala reopened the restaurant as the sole proprietor in December 2024 after four years of closure, and recently received three Michelin stars, along with Providence, a longstanding seafood destination in Hollywood.
    Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • The Red Sox offense as a whole has played better recently.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
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  • Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and former health secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who emerged late in the campaign as a front-runner, led a crowded field in the California governor’s race Wednesday morning.
    Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
  • There are, on average, two weddings a week at the resort; sometimes sound can carry from the beachfront reception, but the party never lasts too late in order to be respectful of guests.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Adverb
  • Lunch and dinner are just as healthy, with simple recipes allowing the fresh food to shine.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Our angel was right there on the sidewalk, just past the young men.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
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  • Danson was freshly split from his second wife, producer Cassandra Coates, who served him divorce papers after the tabloids outed his fling with Goldberg earlier that year.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • The first, anchored by an ice sculpture, is flanked by freshly shucked oysters topped with buttery, orange uni on one side and a server doling out caviar bumps on the other.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Adverb
  • The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.
    Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
  • The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.
    Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

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“Newly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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