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
To bring about such an amendment, as shall presently be seen, is not an involved matter.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
But that gap between where the dollars presently are being reallocated from, and where the new money might come from, the gap between the reality and the dream, is in many ways a reflection of legacy procurement workflows and competing internal incentives.
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David Doty,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Pancreatic cancer is an instructive and presently relevant example.
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Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
18 June 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
But that gap between where the dollars presently are being reallocated from, and where the new money might come from, the gap between the reality and the dream, is in many ways a reflection of legacy procurement workflows and competing internal incentives.
—
David Doty,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.
—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Pancreatic cancer is an instructive and presently relevant example.
—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Seuc has been the director of Boulder County Open Space since April 6, arriving shortly before the county commissioners announced their alternating trail use proposal.
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On their 50 Something tour that is currently playing Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Rush is playing around with their catalogue of hits to give the audience some variety.
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Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown.
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Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
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Once an exclusive perk, airport lounges are now frequently overcrowded and offer a diminished experience.
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Authorities confirmed soon after her disappearance that DNA tests showed that blood found on Nancy Guthrie's front porch came from her.
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Paterson could be a temporary replacement and will soon be back to his Monday-night gig at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge.
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Affidavits supporting the Johnsons’ arrests were not immediately available Friday evening.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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For her grandfather, opening the package instantly transported him back to his teenage years.
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However, the records do not identify Swift or Kelce and do not reveal if the event is directly connected to the couple.
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Add chunk oak firewood or oak smoking chunks directly onto the hot coals.
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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