currently

adverb

cur·​rent·​ly ˈkər-ənt-lē How to pronounce currently (audio)
ˈkə-rənt-
Synonyms of currentlynext
: 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
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The measure would also apply hotel taxes to all charges, including resort fees, cleaning fees and in-room movie purchases — charges not currently subject to hotel tax. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026 Brady, their youngest of two sons, currently attends college at Grand Canyon in Phoenix. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026 August 23 – September 22 Private matters may currently require most — or all — of your focus. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026 The constitutionality of that executive order is currently awaiting a Supreme Court ruling. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 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

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“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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