as in lately
not long ago a newly married couple still getting to know one another

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Recent Examples of newly In addition, some of the bones were much older than others, which indicates our Paleolithic ancestors might have been sourcing both newly dead and long-dead animals. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025 Days later, the newly homeless couple was staying in a motel when a mutual friend connected them with Levy. Holly Yan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025 But newly sworn in President Donald Trump has clashed with Newsom over California’s fire and water management policies. Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025 To state that Lucky is the newly single dad to a child with Down syndrome seems both apt and somehow overstates what is handled with an unblinking, quiet care. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for newly 
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  • Those threats have existed for a long time, but have lately tipped over into what some public officials now recognize as crisis territory.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Has your internet service been a little buggy lately?
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2025
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  • For easiest access to the water park, book a stay at The Royal (which recently underwent major renovations).
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Trump officials have repeatedly criticized those policies, often singling out Chicago, where the administration recently conducted an immigration enforcement operation.
    Artemis Moshtaghian and Chris Boyette, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
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  • Weekly cases peaked at 577 late last year, before plummeting to less than 200 over the New Year's holiday.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
  • After speaking with his lawyer – and likely keeping prosecutors up late preparing for his potential cross-examination – A$AP Rocky decided not testify in his own defense.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is now available for just $59.97 (regularly $219) through February 23—a one-time payment for lifetime access with no subscriptions or recurring fees.
    StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The Education Department is a relatively small government agency, with just over 4,000 employees and a US$268 billion annual budget.
    Alex Hinton, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
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  • Bowman Gray Stadium now has a new lighting system and a SAFER barrier, which will stay at Winston-Salem State University’s football stadium beyond this NASCAR race weekend.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The Spurs improved at the margins around him this summer, adding veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes to aid a young core that now includes Stephon Castle, drafted fourth in June and protected in these talks with the Kings.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Newly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newly. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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