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recent as of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "recent as of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate the most current information or status up to a specific date or time. Example: "The data is accurate and reflects the trends recent as of October 2023."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Science
Wiki
Alternative expressions(20)
is equivalent to
in the wishes of
rapidly thereafter
for the immediate future
Very soon
somewhere later
one week before
at the early time
in the next weeks
during the previous years
it is important to remember
not yet completed
to avoid disruption
in accordance with direction from
a couple of books before
if not soon
in two days
as excellent as
in a flash
as instructed by the directive
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
He said he had survived seven assassination attempts, the most recent, as of the day of the interview, on June 28 when three of his fighters died in an ambush by 30 rebels.
News & Media
Additionally, as recent as of September 27, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense Udi Shani signed an agreement in Washington that would pave way for a new "Kassam shield," designed to intercept rockets, ballistic missiles and short-range missiles.
News & Media
Similar patterns are described in the human literature [ 9],[ 13]-[ 15],[ 19]-[ 21], and there is also a recent, as of yet, unpublished study evaluating cobalamin status in dogs with liver disease [ 22].
Science
To estimate the dependence of the number of ORFans to our database of fully sequenced viruses, we have searched for homologs of our identified viral ORFans within the recent (as of May 22, 2007) nr [ 35] and env_nr [ 36] (which includes the 6 million recently published predicted marine metagenomic proteins [ 37]) databases.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
55 human-written examples
This paper aims to present a review of recent as well as classic image registration methods.
Science
This is as true of the recent as it is of the distant past.
News & Media
Kishtwar's history of religious polarization is as recent as the eruption of the militancy.
News & Media
But I don't want to break up a marriage, as recent as a marriage of that.
News & Media
In recent years as of 2011, Georgia Tech Housing has been at or over capacity.
Wiki
Bitcoin, in my opinion which is based upon the events of recent weeks (as of October 17,2013), is for people who want to perform minor online transactions with minimal scrutiny.
News & Media
This is the most recent version as of this writing.
Wiki
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "recent as of", always specify the date to provide a clear temporal reference for the information's currency. For instance, "The sales figures are accurate, "recent as of" December 31, 2024".
Common error
Avoid using "recent as of" without including a specific date. Saying "The study is recent as of" is incomplete and unclear; always specify the date (e.g., "The study is "recent as of" July 1, 2025").
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "recent as of" functions as a temporal specifier, indicating the currency of information until a particular point in time. It's used to provide context for the validity of data, ensuring clarity as supported by examples in Ludwig.
Frequent in
News & Media
40%
Science
40%
Wiki
20%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Academia
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Encyclopedias
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "recent as of" serves to specify the currency of information up to a particular date. While it is deemed grammatically correct by Ludwig, its usage is relatively rare. When using this phrase, always include a specific date to provide a clear temporal reference. Alternatives such as "up to date as of" or "current as of" can be used to convey similar meaning. Primarily found in news media and scientific contexts, it's important to avoid omitting the date to maintain clarity and avoid ambiguity.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
up to date as of
Focuses on the current state of information being updated until a specific date.
current as of
Emphasizes the present validity of data at a particular moment.
as recent as
Highlights how close something is to the present time.
latest as of
Indicates the most advanced or new information available up to a given date.
most recent up to
Specifies the latest occurrence or version before a certain point.
as of recently
Highlights actions or information that has happened or updated very close to current time.
new as of
Focuses on the newness of something up to a specific date.
valid as of
Stresses the period of validity until a specified point in time.
effective as of
Highlights the time something became or becomes effective.
applicable as of
Focuses on whether information applies until a certain date.
FAQs
How do I properly use "recent as of" in a sentence?
Use "recent as of" to indicate that information was current up to a specific date. For example, "The data is "recent as of" January 1, 2025" clarifies the data's validity period.
What phrases are similar to "recent as of"?
Alternatives include "up to date as of", "current as of", or "as of recently", depending on the nuance you want to convey.
Is it better to use "recent as of" or "as of"?
"As of" generally indicates a starting point or a specific time from which something is true, while "recent as of" emphasizes the currency of information up to a certain date. The choice depends on whether you want to stress recency or just specify a point in time.
What's the difference between "recent as of" and "most recent"?
"Most recent" refers to the latest available information without necessarily specifying a cut-off date. "Recent as of" provides a specific date, indicating that the information was up-to-date until then, but might not be the absolute latest available.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested