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freshly
freshly /ˈfreʃli/ adverb
 Word Family: noun: freshness, refreshment, refreshments, refresher; adverb: freshly, freshingly, refreshingly; adjective: fresh, refreshing, refreshed; verb: freshen, refresh
freshly ground/picked/made etc recently ground, picked etc:
    freshly ground pepper
     
THESAURUS
    recently not long ago, especially a few days, weeks, or months ago: The President has recently returned from a tour of South America. | A new species of plant was recently discovered in Brazil.
    lately especially spoken during the recent past, especially during the weeks or days closest to now: I’ve been really busy lately so I haven’t been out much. | There hasn’t been much in the news lately.
    just especially spoken a very short time ago, especially only a few minutes, hours, days, or weeks ago: John’s just gone out. | They’ve just had a new baby.
    a short/little while ago especially spoken not long ago – often used when you are not sure exactly when: That house was sold a short while ago. | I looked in on her a little while ago and she was fast asleep.
    the other day spoken recently, especially only a few days ago: I met Lucy in town the other day. | You’ll never guess what happened to me the other day.
    freshly made, prepared, done etc not long ago – used especially about food and drink. Also used about things that have just been painted, washed, or dug: freshly baked bread | freshly squeezed orange juice | The boat had been freshly painted.
    newly created, built, married etc not long ago: the newly created position of Chief Designer | a newly married couple | their newly elected president