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in recent times

ADVERB
lately
Synonyms
STRONG
latterly
WEAK
a short time ago afresh anew just now newly not long ago of late
Antonyms
WEAK
in the past old
ADVERB
latterly
Synonyms
STRONG
lately recently
WEAK
a short time ago afresh anew just now new newly not long ago of late
ADVERB
recently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
freshly newly
STRONG
lately latterly
WEAK
afresh anew in recent past just a while ago just now new not long ago of late short while ago the other day
Antonyms
WEAK
before later

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German carmakers are battling fierce Chinese competition, US tariffs and weak demand in key markets, with a string of job cuts and other austerity measures announced in recent times.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

A sight that makes Scotland supporters rejoice, such has been its rarity in recent times.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

It is in Torry - part of Aberdeen that has experienced significant change in recent times.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Tech firms have carried out massive layoffs in recent times for the same familiar reasons.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

You must, then, understand how in recent times, when the Empire began to be driven out of Italy and the Pope began to win more prestige in temporal affairs, Italy was divided into many states.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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