1
as in shortly
at or within a short time
I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently
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2
as in currently
at the present time
we are presently waiting in line for our turn
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3
as in now
without delay
the performance is starting presently
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Recent Examples of presently
However, Pennsylvania lawmakers are not presently considering direct rebates.
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Hannah Wiseman, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Marlins owner since 2018 Bruce Sherman is presently on pace for a seventh losing season in his ninth year.
—Greg Cote
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Also at Starlet this month is the first crack at a live show as a solo act for indie rock upstart brendon b (frontman of the presently on-hiatus indie outfit Mom Cars).
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Mortensen presently has custody of the couple’s son.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
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Hannah Wiseman, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Marlins owner since 2018 Bruce Sherman is presently on pace for a seventh losing season in his ninth year.
—Greg Cote
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Also at Starlet this month is the first crack at a live show as a solo act for indie rock upstart brendon b (frontman of the presently on-hiatus indie outfit Mom Cars).
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Mortensen presently has custody of the couple’s son.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
Adverb
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The stone was found in mid-April, shortly after the country’s traditional New Year celebrations.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The suspect, whose name was not released in line with Dutch privacy regulations, was arrested shortly after the attack.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Active fires in West Texas West Texas is currently seeing one active fire — the Crooked Cook Fire — near Matador, Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The summery beverage is currently available nationwide for a limited time, through July 31, in 12-oz cans, in both Classic and Zero Sugar varieties.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Health officials are now investigating whether the outbreak involves the Ebola Zaire strain — the deadliest and most well-known version of the virus — or a different variant, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Peters will now be released on parole June 1, having served more than four years behind bars.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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The second followed soon after.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Design software companies have been hit hard by the AI scare trade, as investors worry that AI will soon be able to handle creative tasks in minutes.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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An attorney for Sohail did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Cleaning greasy pot lids promptly prevents stubborn residue from setting in and keeps your cookware looking its best.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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And then the good vibes promptly came to an end.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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The film covers the span of about two-and-a-half days in Misael’s life, so the whiplash of his sister’s arrival is felt instantly.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Wearing your go-to sneaker on the plane instantly clears space and keeps your suitcase from getting exponentially heavier.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Straus Family Creamery also said customers with questions can contact the company directly by email or phone during weekday business hours.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Ocean Casino Resort stakes its claim directly on the Atlantic City Boardwalk with views of a ferris wheel and lighthouse as though to remind you of the city’s modest beachtown origins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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