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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But the general agitation about politics and current events that Henrichsen had shown in Sudden Valley were still apparent. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Flanz is dishing about the moments that have made The Daily Show, from the team first finding their footing to becoming an immensely popular, Emmy-winning series at the intersection of current events and entertainment. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 People coping with serious current events using humor is a longstanding pattern on social media. Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 July 2026 There’s plenty to worry about when planning a trip these days, between packing everything just right, navigating flight delays, and keeping up with current events around the world. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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