currently

adverb

Synonyms of currently
: at the present time
currently engaged in scientific research
the movie currently running at the local theater
She currently lives in Texas.
a product that is not currently available
Similar legislation is currently working successfully in 17 other states as well as in the nation's capital.Tom Bourdon
Currently, only three such drugs are approved for use in the U.S. …Michael Waldholz

Examples of currently in a Sentence

we're currently working on three separate projects
Recent Examples on the Web
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Natalie Gedra is Brazilian but has worked in the UK for years, currently for Sky Sports. Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026 About a 10-minute walk from Deansgate Mews, Aviva Studios — an enormous cultural venue that opened in 2023 — is currently hosting a major new exhibition by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Snooz currently comes in three flavors, including vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel, according to the brand. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 They're currently priced at US$269 (discounted from the list price of $299), which is fair given its basic feature set – and that's a lot less than other devices with AR capabilities and Android built in. New Atlas, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for currently

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of currently was in 1579

Cite this Entry

“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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