1
as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation
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2
as in novel
not known or experienced before
Spanish was a new course of study for her advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets
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3
as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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4
as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game
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5
as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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new information
new technology
new ideas
a new system
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Recent Examples of new
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Many of the lingerie-centric stage costumes worn by Carpenter have been custom collaborations with Victoria’s Secret, including new looks that debuted on March 5 with the kickoff of the tour’s European leg in Dublin.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is the Washington Commanders' newest offensive weapon.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Breaking through entails navigating a thicket of customer perceptions, expectations, and a general reluctance to try something new when the existing solution feels sufficient.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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That said, Tesla’s new factory openings (e.g., the continued scaling of Shanghai Gigafactory) have strengthened its global footprint.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Many of the lingerie-centric stage costumes worn by Carpenter have been custom collaborations with Victoria’s Secret, including new looks that debuted on March 5 with the kickoff of the tour’s European leg in Dublin.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is the Washington Commanders' newest offensive weapon.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Breaking through entails navigating a thicket of customer perceptions, expectations, and a general reluctance to try something new when the existing solution feels sufficient.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
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Arab nations have expressed vehement opposition and offered an alternative reconstruction plan that would leave the Palestinians in place.—
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15 Mar. 2025
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But Charlamagne on Friday questioned Schumer’s logic, arguing Democrats should have presented an alternative funding measure.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many of them rely on novel legal theories about presidential power that go against longstanding judicial precedent or have never been tested in court.—
Graham Underwood,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Such discoveries have raised cautious optimism among scientists seeking novel solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria—one of medicine's most pressing crises.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The new offensive coaches will be tasked with not only providing fresh eyes to Seattle’s evaluation process but also developing the young players on the roster, such as centers Olu Oluwatimi and Jalen Sundell and guards Christian Haynes, Anthony Bradford and Sataoa Laumea.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the nation's capital, residents have seen the change steadily sweeping their communities lot by lot: A neighbor's red-brick rowhouse goes up for sale with a fresh coat of paint.—
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arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Then Charlton joined the club’s directors and was part of the appointment process that brought Alex Ferguson south from Aberdeen in 1986 to start a second wave of modern United success.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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This is Bitcoin’s potential land grab if it is newly recognized by the wider world in this light.—
Edan Yago,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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As for her glam, Brown wore her newly blond tresses in a flowing style with a side part.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While the Midwest and the South are bracing for possible severe storms Friday and Saturday, on Thursday there was a critical risk of fire in Texas and other parts of the Great Plains — and the extreme danger will continue into the weekend.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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This training works to combat powder fever, sunk costs, confirmation bias, and other flaws that can lead to bad decision-making.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Despite the promising signs for KU’s offense, Kansas will enter the NCAA Tournament in unfamiliar territory.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Many students, especially first-generation college students or those unfamiliar with the complexities of financial aid, rely heavily on this support, and the loss of key staff members could make these processes more challenging.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But more delays resulted when their replacements’ brand-new capsule needed extensive battery repairs.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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To be fair, the Chargers just moved into a brand-new training facility during the 2024 offseason in El Segundo, California.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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