as in latest
happening or beginning not long ago
Recent events have brought attention to the problem. I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode. Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades.
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Recent Examples of recent
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, has argued in recent filings that reconstruction of the East Wing — which includes a ballroom, kitchen space and secure facilities — is a matter of national security.
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Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The surprise ouster marks the latest round of turmoil at BP, which has suffered flip-flops on strategy and leadership instability in recent years.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
There has been an increase in the number of passports issued by EU countries to non-EU nationals in recent years, with Germany granting the most citizenships in 2024 of any European country—one quarter of the EU total at 300,000.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But a flurry of recent releases go one step further, tapping into brands that have built their reputations on sustainability.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The surprise ouster marks the latest round of turmoil at BP, which has suffered flip-flops on strategy and leadership instability in recent years.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
There has been an increase in the number of passports issued by EU countries to non-EU nationals in recent years, with Germany granting the most citizenships in 2024 of any European country—one quarter of the EU total at 300,000.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But a flurry of recent releases go one step further, tapping into brands that have built their reputations on sustainability.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recent
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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Problems pile up The LCS was envisioned as a key component of US naval power in areas dominating current headlines, like the Persian Gulf, where the US and Israel are at war with Iran, and the South China Sea, where the US and its allies are defending freedom of navigation.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Roy Keane has been taking pot shots at current skipper Bruno Fernandes.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But that will all soon change when the century-old baseball diamond gets newest-generation synthetic turf, striped for football (both flag and tackle), soccer and lacrosse, beneath a digital scoreboard, aluminum bleacher seating for 500 and dugouts that double as dressing rooms.—
Sam Whiting,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Feb. 2026
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Printing bureau staff told Beach and Brown there were legal and procedural barriers in the production of a new bill, the Post reported.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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After multiple struggles, the music icon says in the teaser for his new interview with Good Morning America's Chris Connelly that his health has improved.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Kwok moved across categories, from emerging contemporary artists to established modern and post-war works, building a broad and informed perspective.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The contemporary dance troupe closes out a 20-year run with its final three hometown shows, including works by choreographers Fernando Magadan, Cayetano Soto, Joan Rodriguez, Richard Siegal and Trey McIntyre.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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As Augie Lopez trotted around the bases late Monday night, the small contingent of USC fans could finally be heard at Blue Bell Park.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The charge was dismissed in late October, and Bushart subsequently filed a lawsuit against Perry County, Sheriff Nick Weems and the investigator who secured the arrest warrant.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The décor here shifts with the seasons, incorporating ambitious artistic floral arrangements or modern sculptural light installations, but the sense of discretion stays constant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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As with everything else in the world of modern college football, there's debate and disagreement over how to handle NIL and other major issues around the sport.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Soon, this recognition stretched to include representational painting by younger Black artists, as museums, galleries, and collectors still more clearly signaled their progressive intent.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Still, Cepeda and Petro have maintained strong support among many Colombians because of progressive policies advanced under Petro, such as boosting the minimum wage.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recent. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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