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 American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
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Khloe Quill , Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
In this loose trilogy, the comedian contends with catastrophic current events—climate emergencies, COVID, the gradual rise of authoritarianism—while addressing difficulties in his personal life.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
Puppet Karaoke Detroit's usual events can get a little more raunchy, with lyrics adapted to reflect current events, and draw an adult crowd.
—Ryan Garza, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
It was intended to be a short-term measure to address current events at the time, however, the label remained in place until July 2025.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Khloe Quill , Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
In this loose trilogy, the comedian contends with catastrophic current events—climate emergencies, COVID, the gradual rise of authoritarianism—while addressing difficulties in his personal life.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
Puppet Karaoke Detroit's usual events can get a little more raunchy, with lyrics adapted to reflect current events, and draw an adult crowd.
—Ryan Garza, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
It was intended to be a short-term measure to address current events at the time, however, the label remained in place until July 2025.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Current events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/current%20events. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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