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
China has in recent years become the biggest trading partner for several countries in the region, meaning any pivot could have huge economic impacts.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The Selling Sunset alum, 38, got candid about the pair's unconventional dynamic in the comments section of her recent Instagram post.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
In recent years, victims have struggled to have images depicting them removed from websites, increasing the likelihood of images being continuously spread and victims becoming retraumatized.
—Bethany Bruner, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
In its recent annual financial statement, BYD also reported its first decline in annual profits since 2021.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The Selling Sunset alum, 38, got candid about the pair's unconventional dynamic in the comments section of her recent Instagram post.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
In recent years, victims have struggled to have images depicting them removed from websites, increasing the likelihood of images being continuously spread and victims becoming retraumatized.
—Bethany Bruner, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
In its recent annual financial statement, BYD also reported its first decline in annual profits since 2021.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 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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The county gave Sunshine Gasoline, the current owner of the Chevron gas station and one of Florida’s largest gas companies, about four months to produce an interim report and nine months to do a full investigation from the discovery in early March.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Maybe about a sixth of the current cost.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 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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His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Years later, new forensic testing led to a breakthrough.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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The tour was developed with the Center for Women’s History at the San Diego History Center and highlights the historical and contemporary women whose vision, leadership, and creativity helped shape Balboa Park into a cultural destination.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If all goes well, NASA will put boots down near the moon's south pole on Artemis 4 in late 2028.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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But a late Alex Karaban 3-pointer fell short and the Wolverines iced it at the foul line.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity, but not to a bullish fault as his only focus, and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Each room is decorated with antiques and architectural salvage that’s been collected over the years, adding a little personality to the modern space.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the oil industry blames California's progressive policies for driving them out.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sunshine died March 15 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after a battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, a family spokesperson announced.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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