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
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Trout added that Betts reached out to him during his recent skid in search of any tips.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The leadership reshuffle comes as Hermès faces a more challenging operating environment than in recent years.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The performer has built an impressive Broadway résumé in recent years.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Trout added that Betts reached out to him during his recent skid in search of any tips.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The leadership reshuffle comes as Hermès faces a more challenging operating environment than in recent years.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The performer has built an impressive Broadway résumé in recent years.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recent
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Such undead falsehoods drive our current peril.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Yet the current system leaves parents struggling to afford care, providers struggling to stay afloat and workers struggling to remain in the profession.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Students at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill designed and 3D-printed a new version of the vuvuzela, the loud plastic horn that became infamous during past international soccer tournaments.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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At home, Carter began an hour-by-hour adjustment to his new life.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The result of Anjuman’s education is profound—reading her poems, her deep knowledge of ancient Persian poetry and contemporary writing shimmers on every page.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Drawing on the opulence of the church’s iconography, the collection is a contemporary reimagining of the richness of its decoration.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Georgia landed a significant transfer commit late Monday afternoon from Gonzaga redshirt junior infielder Mikey Bell.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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If Arizona can stay in the hunt, a healthy Burnes would provide a splendid late-season boost.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The current Congress has set a modern record for the use of this GOP leadership-defying maneuver — resulting in the passage of a Ukraine aid bill and a worker contracts bill during this month alone.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Most daily driving distances are short enough for modern battery EVs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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And the man who held the keys to that arsenal just happened to be one of the most progressive presidents black America has ever known.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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While promoting the book, Warnock faced pushback from a top Republican who disagrees with his progressive ideals about religion and the role of government.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recent. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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