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

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Recent Examples of newly After crunching the numbers, the team named Italy the go-to spot for the newly retired. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025 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 See all Example Sentences for newly 
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  • On the other hand, Halsey’s smart, dense, often weird music has lately been overshadowed by the drama that continually dogs her.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
  • The Pistons’ first five games after the break are tough, but their offense and defense have both been great lately.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 17 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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  • The price war, sparked by Tesla two years ago, has become so intense that BYD asked its suppliers late last year to deliver hefty price reductions of 10% for the coming year.
    Hassan Tayir, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
  • 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
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  • Freshman Allie Ziebell also hit just the fifth 3-pointer of the game for UConn off the bench.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The incident occurred just before 11 a.m. as the Senate was poised to discuss its final appropriation bills for the day, according to Mississippi Today.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • The ability to repeal Biden’s regulations is the latest sign of the GOP’s power in Washington, now that Republicans control the House, the Senate and the White House.
    Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Teachers now have data walls combining academic, behavioral, and attendance records, giving them a full picture of student needs.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Newly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newly. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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