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
Recent Examples on the Web
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Luckily for us, this dress is currently on sale at Amazon for 31 percent off. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026 However, guests can currently experience select therapies in a temporary space. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026 But, the most intriguing part of the current situation presiding over the SEC is how many schools are actually on the same page about the economic structure that athletic directors and presidents are currently festering over. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 The team is currently collaborating with various organizations to transition this technology into practical, real-world deployment. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 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 27 May. 2026.

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