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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My kids are old enough now to be aware of current events, old enough to feel some of that heaviness themselves.
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Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Do the allusions and shout-outs to current events and personalities seem a little too close for comfort?
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, citizen-shot video continues to define public perception, even inspiring some typically apolitical social media influencers and content creators to weigh in on current events.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 Jan. 2026
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Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Do the allusions and shout-outs to current events and personalities seem a little too close for comfort?
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, citizen-shot video continues to define public perception, even inspiring some typically apolitical social media influencers and content creators to weigh in on current events.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 Jan. 2026
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 11 Feb. 2026.
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