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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In the latest season, sisters-in-law Giudice and Gorga did not film any scenes together.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
See the latest updates on Ohio election results here.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Here's what to know about the latest national polls as Americans head out to cast their votes:
Presidential election live coverage:Latest updates on Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris
Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
However, the latest gains didn’t seem to lift his spirits.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
See the latest updates on Ohio election results here.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Here's what to know about the latest national polls as Americans head out to cast their votes:
Presidential election live coverage:Latest updates on Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris
Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
However, the latest gains didn’t seem to lift his spirits.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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