current events

noun

variants or less commonly current affairs

chiefly US

: important events that are happening in the world

She reads several newspapers so she can keep track of current events.

Examples of current events in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prediction markets allow traders to buy and sell contracts tied to political outcomes and current events, aggregating real‑money wagers into probability estimates. — Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Over the years, the paper has published letters from me and countless others, often sharing personal observations and stories rather than reacting to current events. — Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Furious’s themes are at the fore of current events (abuse, trauma, power dynamics). — Danielle McNally, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

But this particular reality show tries to justify its controversial existence by proclaiming its seriousness with regards to psychology, philosophy, and current events. — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for current events

• misrepresents
• ascents
• assents
• augments
• cements
• consents
• descents
• dissents
• extents
• ferments
• indents
• intents