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
Recent Examples on the Web
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The backstory Opened in December 2022, the hotel is Hilton’s first luxury property in Morocco and the first in the country for the Conrad brand, which currently numbers a benchmark of nearly 50 properties across five continents. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 Scott argued that the building as currently planned is not compatible with the neighborhood. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 Cheaper alternative The high price disparity between raw materials is a main driver of this innovation, with lithium currently trading at over 80 times the cost of iron. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026 Spotify does not currently have plans to invest in its own health and wellness content, Wasenmüller said, but the company is open to more partnerships in that space. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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