these days

phrase

: at the present time
It seems that everyone has a cell phone these days.
What kind of music are you listening to these days?
These days, she has a very busy social life.

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Foraging for common types of edible mushrooms is all the rage these days. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 At once pragmatic and playful, Anderson seems to be taking on the world these days like someone who’s unraveled a deeper mystery. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Also expect some classics not seen on Las Vegas menus often these days. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Comedy movies are a rarity these days, and the mere fact that these friends got a chance to make something together is probably worth something. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for these days

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“These days.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/these%20days. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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