the latest
noun
informal
1
: the most recent news or information about something
Have you heard the latest?
2
: the most recent or modern version of something
—+ in
The store carries the latest in home improvement products.
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Trump said Thursday his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will go into effect Tuesday, March 4, plus an additional 10% levy on Chinese goods, the latest element of confusion as timelines shift surrounding the president’s signature trade policy.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Iman Shumpert is the latest celeb to tap into the cannabis craze.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
The meeting was the latest in ongoing negotiations with the U.S. over trade and security relations, which have radically shifted since Trump returned to the Oval Office Jan. 20.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Iman Shumpert is the latest celeb to tap into the cannabis craze.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
The meeting was the latest in ongoing negotiations with the U.S. over trade and security relations, which have radically shifted since Trump returned to the Oval Office Jan. 20.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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