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
The government called for a nationwide march on Monday in support of the regime and in opposition to what authorities described as recent acts of desecration and insults against Islamic symbols, including the Quran, by protesters.
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Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Both actors opted for Old Hollywood bobs—Gomez's recent signature for red carpet appearances and her fall 2025 wedding.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
The race to commercialize perovskite technology has accelerated rapidly in recent years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Human rights groups estimate government troops have killed hundreds of protesters in recent days.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 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.—
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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.—
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
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The ardent fan can’t expect this running game to produce 164 yards in its current state; the reasonable fan of any NFL team can’t expect to go 10-for-18 on third- and fourth-downs, either.—
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
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While earning a master's degree in exercise and coaching science at University College Dublin, she was introduced to CrossFit and discovered a new kind of challenge with its emphasis on versatility and constant adaptation.—
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The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements.—
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Those who despise Bacharach’s fluting tunes and David’s simple — if emotive — lyrics, consigning them to often denigrated genres such as easy listening, elevator music, adult contemporary or luxe pop.—
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Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.—
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Ahmad Moten was fortunate not to be called for what was clearly a late hit.—
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Their relaxed drape feels modern and unfussy, striking the right balance between polish and comfort.—
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
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One proposal gaining support at least among progressive members is a payroll tax, loosely modeled after a Massachusetts measure, targeting companies that do not offer employees health insurance.—
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It was later discovered Williams had Lewy body dementia, the second-most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease.—
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recent. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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