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.
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The trouble chatbots sometimes have with the truth is a growing concern as more people are using them to find information, ask questions about current events and help debunk misinformation.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Her memories — of swap meet stalls, junk drawers and family hustle — form the scaffolding of the exhibit and current events its backdrop.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
All those TikToks sharing the most important news of the week, or the Instagram influencers reacting to a shocking headline, or the YouTubers making video essays analyzing current events — all of these could not exist without the labor and specialized knowledge of journalists.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Claude can also search the internet for knowledge on current events.
—PC Magazine, 7 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Her memories — of swap meet stalls, junk drawers and family hustle — form the scaffolding of the exhibit and current events its backdrop.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
All those TikToks sharing the most important news of the week, or the Instagram influencers reacting to a shocking headline, or the YouTubers making video essays analyzing current events — all of these could not exist without the labor and specialized knowledge of journalists.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Claude can also search the internet for knowledge on current events.
—PC Magazine, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for current events
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“Current events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/current%20events. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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