Current Events Vocabulary

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'going'

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, such as 'on'

• Could you please provide an update on what is going on with the project?
• Hey, can you tell me what's going on with the party this weekend?
• Do you know what's going on with that drama between Sarah and Alex?
• It's hard to focus when I have so much going on in my mind.

noun the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast

adjective related to the activity or profession of journalism

• Journalism plays a crucial role in upholding democracy and informing the public.
• I'm studying journalism because I love to write and tell stories.
• Some people think journalism is just fake news, but that's not true.
• The journalist's pen is mightier than the sword in the battle for truth.

noun newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

adjective relating to or consisting of news

• The latest news from the stock market indicates a slight increase in trading activity.
• Did you hear the news about the new restaurant opening downtown?
• I'm always up to date on the latest news thanks to my social media feed.
• The news of her promotion spread like wildfire throughout the office.

adjective describing something as having the quality of being newsworthy or related to news

• The newspaper is full of newsy articles about the current events.
• I love reading newsy stories on social media.
• I heard some newsy gossip about the new employee.
• Her mind was like a newsy whirlwind, constantly buzzing with information.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating the time, place, manner, or degree of an action.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

• The company recently launched a new product line to expand its market reach.
• I recently started watching a new TV series and I'm hooked!
• I've recently been vibing with this new song that just dropped.
• She recently turned over a new leaf and is now more focused on her goals.

noun a condition or state of things

• The current state of affairs in the economy is cause for concern.
• The way things are going right now is pretty messed up.
• The state of affairs in that company is a hot mess.
• The state of affairs in her personal life is like a stormy sea.

adjective describing something that is very current or up-to-date

• The up-to-the-minute report provided by the research team was crucial for making informed decisions.
• I always check the up-to-the-minute news updates on my phone.
• I love this app that gives me the up-to-the-minute gossip on celebrities.
• Her up-to-the-minute fashion sense always sets her apart from the crowd.

noun a report or summary of recent events or information

verb to bring up to date

• Please provide us with the latest update on the project status.
• Hey, can you give me an update on what's going on with the project?
• Yo, hit me up with the deets, what's the update on the project?
• As the seasons change, nature provides us with a constant update on the beauty of life.

noun Brexit

• The implications of Brexit on the UK economy are still being analyzed.
• Have you heard about all the drama surrounding Brexit?
• Brexit is such a mess, isn't it?
• Brexit has caused a political earthquake in the UK.

noun news - information about recent events or happenings

• The breaking news of the day is the announcement of a new government policy.
• Hey, did you hear the breaking news about the celebrity scandal?
• Yo, check out the breaking news on social media, it's wild!
• The breaking news of her resignation shattered the calm of the office.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'adays' can be considered a noun as it is a shortened form of the word 'nowadays' which refers to the present time or current period.

• In modern adays, technology plays a crucial role in our daily lives.
• Aadays, people are always on their phones, constantly checking social media.
• I can't believe how fast time flies adays!
• Aadays, the concept of privacy seems to be a thing of the past.