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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The pontiff was admitted to the hospital in Rome on Friday for treatment for bronchitis and medical examinations, the Vatican said, the latest in a string of ailments that have raised concerns about the 88-year-old pontiff’s health. Caitlin Danaher, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025 Go deeper: Trump strangles Europe Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout and the headline changed to reflect the latest developments. Avery Lotz, Axios, 16 Feb. 2025 Los Alamitos Laguna Niguel + Aliso Viejo Rancho Santa Margarita Restaurants Food and Drink Amusement Parks + Disneyland Orange County Register Store Get the latest news delivered daily! Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2025 Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the latest 

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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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