currently

adverb

cur·​rent·​ly ˈkər-ənt-lē How to pronounce currently (audio)
ˈkə-rənt-
: at the present time
currently engaged in scientific research
the movie currently running at the local theater
She currently lives in Texas.
a product that is not currently available
Similar legislation is currently working successfully in 17 other states as well as in the nation's capital.Tom Bourdon
Currently, only three such drugs are approved for use in the U.S. …Michael Waldholz

Examples of currently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In Florida abortions are currently allowed up to 15 weeks until the law changes May 1. NPR, 27 Apr. 2024 Joe Geller, a former Miami-Dade Democratic Party chairman who’s currently running for Miami-Dade School Board, said that the Friday evening election was inconvenient for everyone in the party. Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024 The San Diego Foundation is awarding the foundation a $20,000 grant to deliver prepared meals to about 240 people who are not currently receiving county services. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024 According to reports by multiple news outlets, the National Transportation Board (NTSB) and the Federal Road Administration (FRA) are currently investigating to figure out what lead to the train derailment. Bianca Harris, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024 The company is currently in a 30-day exclusive negotiating period with tech scion David Ellison, whose Skydance Media has teamed up with investment firms RedBird Capital and KKR to acquire Paramount controlling shareholder Shari Redstone’s National Amusements holding company. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024 Of those currently still rolling off the line, the Mistral is the closet thing to a range topper. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024 Popular on Variety The show is currently in its fifth season. Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024 As an alternative, Harris, who currently heads financial services firm Evergreen Money and recently authored a book about reducing tax burdens, shared his three biggest tax tips for investors with Before the Bell. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of currently was in 1579

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“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

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