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in the news

ADJECTIVE
current
Synonyms
STRONGEST
modern ongoing present prevailing
STRONG
fad general in instant mod now ruling swinging
WEAK
accepted accustomed afoot circulating common knowledge customary cutting-edge doing existent extant fashionable going around hot in circulation in progress in the mainstream in use in vogue leading-edge on the front burner popular present-day prevalent rampant regnant rife state-of-the-art topical trendy up-to-date widespread
Antonyms
WEAK
antiquated old old-fashioned past uncommon uncontemporary

Example Sentences

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Pricing wasn’t disclosed in the news release, but potential buyers can expect to pay six figures.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

That’s not even the only cruise in the news right now for public health reasons—a norovirus outbreak on a ship called Ambition recently made dozens of passengers sick shortly after the trip began.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

In Southern Arizona, where I live, immigration and border security are always in the news.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

They see what’s in the news and they talk about it.”

From Salon • May 13, 2026

I wasn’t used to having opponents or seeing my family life scrutinized in the news.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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