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Recent Examples of recently
The popular food truck closed for business in mid-March, but only recently shared the news in a farewell message posted on Instagram.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
My father passed away recently.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
At the same time, in another part of town, Sara, recently recovered from a car crash, suddenly realizes that her accident was all part of a conspiracy as the lives of all intertwine.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The estate most recently launched an FMC complaint against Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) in January.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
My father passed away recently.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
At the same time, in another part of town, Sara, recently recovered from a car crash, suddenly realizes that her accident was all part of a conspiracy as the lives of all intertwine.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The estate most recently launched an FMC complaint against Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) in January.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recently
Adverb
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Ann Wilson has been penning poetry lately.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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Morgan has been providing that spark a lot lately for the Porters.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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The Grammy winner, 31, who debuted late last month as Zidler in the Tony-winning adaptation of the 2001 musical film, will now be taking her final bow on Friday — less than a week after her post Saturday accusing 36-year-old Thompson of infidelity.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Flyers would pull Vladar late in the third period to find a game-tying goal, but time would expire, giving the Penguins a 3-2 win.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But health policy experts raised alarm bells over a steep decline in the number of people being tested for HIV, as well as a reduction in people diagnosed and newly enrolled in treatment.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Reluctantly hired to fill in for her is Cameron (Lewis Pullman), a scruffy drifter newly blown into town with some unfinished family business to attend to.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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When the king talked about his Christian faith, GOP lawmakers were rowdier than Democrats, many of whom offered just tepid applause.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, not only that, just to be able to cash in, that’s like the next step there.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Recently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recently. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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