currently

adverb

cur·​rent·​ly ˈkər-ənt-lē How to pronounce currently (audio)
ˈkə-rənt-
Synonyms of currentlynext
: 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

we're currently working on three separate projects
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What is happening currently in biology and medicine—with biomedical research accelerating the understanding of disease and developing new drugs—is fascinating and will revolutionize the approach to human health. Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026 Deborah Ortiz, who was first elected to the board in 2010 and currently serves as its president, is also up for reelection in November. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 Its fleet currently includes two vessels, its flagship Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer, with a third, World Voyager, scheduled to join in 2027. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 Of China’s approximately 93,000 cinema screens, only around 270 are currently LED, the majority clustered in first-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for currently

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 16 Jun. 2026.

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