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
Without intervention, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory would dip below a key orbital threshold this month due to atmospheric drag and the impact of recent solar activity.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Her recent favorite discovery was a vintage crystal heart earring all by its lonesome.
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Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The streets have been shut down around the venue, with trucks unloading equipment for the most anticipated wedding in recent memory.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The address also came as Mamdani has faced criticism over his handling of New York City’s recent heat wave.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Her recent favorite discovery was a vintage crystal heart earring all by its lonesome.
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Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The streets have been shut down around the venue, with trucks unloading equipment for the most anticipated wedding in recent memory.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The address also came as Mamdani has faced criticism over his handling of New York City’s recent heat wave.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recent
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The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.
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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.
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Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.
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In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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Dubbed Camp Meeker Cabin, the project strips mountain living back to its quieter essentials, while still embracing contemporary environmental design.
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The architecture is intentionally clean and contemporary, understated but elegant.
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Court records show the lawsuit was filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court in late May, but it was not announced until Monday.
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The police department did not release additional information late Monday.
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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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According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.
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But its original progressive elements have not only lasted, but become the law of the entire land — from sea to shining sea.
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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