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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The incoming principal for the new elementary school, Maleena Guandique, currently runs Success Academy’s very first school, Harlem 1. — Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026 Brady Cook, who is on the Dolphins’ practice squad currently, will serve as McCord’s backup. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026 The company currently owns, operates, and maintains 25 solar energy sites that contribute 1,850 MW to the grid. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026 While investors have expressed interest, Jolie is not currently raising capital. — Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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