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Recent Examples of recently
California initially resisted enforcing the English rules, but the state recently pulled more than 600 drivers off the highways.
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Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
These calculations are computationally intensive and only recently became feasible.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Some Ubisoft union reps recently called for your resignation.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Product of the Year USA, the nation's largest consumer-voted awards program for product innovation, recently announced the winners of its 2026 Product of the Year Awards.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
These calculations are computationally intensive and only recently became feasible.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Some Ubisoft union reps recently called for your resignation.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Product of the Year USA, the nation's largest consumer-voted awards program for product innovation, recently announced the winners of its 2026 Product of the Year Awards.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recently
Adverb
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And it’s been hard lately not to notice the trend toward more flagrant male transgression out in the open—more performative vice signaling among some of the most powerful people in the world.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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But gold has evolved from a steady and low-drama trade to a hot retail investor pick lately.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden, who has been accused of killing his wife late last year, pleaded not guilty in the case during a virtual court appearance on Tuesday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Arrive late and, barring a traffic accident, you’re disqualified.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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If moisture is limited, young or newly planted vegetation can become stressed.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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There are today, hundreds of newly unemployed journalists, great minds with free time.—
Jennifer Lutz,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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While both are hoping to get their hands on a medal, Smith is just relishing the chance of competing at his very first Olympics after recovering from several serious injuries in recent seasons.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rooms All rooms and suites at La Sultana Oualidia have their own elegant personality, and with just 12 to choose from, the care and precision which has gone into each design is palpable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Recently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recently. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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