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as in novel
not known or experienced before
Spanish was a new course of study for her advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets
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as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation
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Recent Examples of new
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
The budget also establishes 22,770 new slots for free or reduced childcare, which Newsom had proposed decreasing.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, singing anthems at England national team matches is nothing new for English supporters.
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Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
But one proposal to bring new technology to fairground sites has the small Napa County town of Calistoga up in arms.
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John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Where could a new door open wider?
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
The budget also establishes 22,770 new slots for free or reduced childcare, which Newsom had proposed decreasing.
—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, singing anthems at England national team matches is nothing new for English supporters.
—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
But one proposal to bring new technology to fairground sites has the small Napa County town of Calistoga up in arms.
—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
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And in a novel twist, there will be a ball drop in New York City’s Times Square at midnight to usher in the July Fourth holiday with much the same revelry that is typically reserved for New Year’s Eve.
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Fast, generalized defenses reduce exposure early, while slower, specialized mechanisms deliver precision when the threat is novel, persistent or evasive.
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The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
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The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
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Customers will also notice a refreshed visual identity.
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So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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One non-negotiable of the modern footballer is good coffee.
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The executives who absorbed the Freakonomics ethos learned to separate correlation from causation and to entertain alternative explanations before settling on the most convenient one.
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Demand for alternative currencies, including the Singapore dollar, South Korean won and South African rand, is also growing.
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Others newly added to the professional list include degrees for physical therapy, athletic training, speech-language pathology, physician associates and anesthesiologist assistants.
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During Season 10, a newly confident Batula — who seemed to despise Cooke from the first minute of the premiere episode — appeared to be poised to launch a triumphant post-divorce arc, free at last from Cooke’s belittlement and verbal abuse.
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Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.
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Fredericson urges new ruckers to warm up before each session, hydrate well and tell someone the route when heading into unfamiliar areas.
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For a brand-new wellness experience this summer, athletic apparel brand Alo has made its French Riviera debut with its first-ever French boutique, open now at 45 Rue Gambetta.
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But the star of the evening was a brand-new drone show accompanying the fireworks, with 500 colorful drones lighting up in intricate formations.
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