1
as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
current wisdom on parenting favors allowing children lots of self-expression
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as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
current therapies for treating cancer have success rates that were undreamed of only a few decades ago
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as in present
existing or in progress right now
the current fund-raising effort
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as in direction
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the currents of fashion are always changing
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Recent Examples of current
Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The current guidelines suggest anyone older than 6 months should consider getting the COVID-19 and annual flu shot until at least the end of 2026.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Greaves, who was born in 1926 in Harlem and grew up there, was himself an heir of the Harlem Renaissance, imbued with the cultural currents that issued from it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The bag will easily hold an iPad, iPhone 13 Max, your current fall read, plus other essentials.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The current guidelines suggest anyone older than 6 months should consider getting the COVID-19 and annual flu shot until at least the end of 2026.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Don't swim against the current.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Greaves, who was born in 1926 in Harlem and grew up there, was himself an heir of the Harlem Renaissance, imbued with the cultural currents that issued from it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for current
Adjective
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Unlike conventional nylon, these fibers are biodegradable under certain conditions, yet remain durable, silky-soft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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This dual character — part professional market, part popular celebration — is increasingly setting Cádiz apart from conventional festivals, reinforcing its potential.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While he's shown flashes of his ability to lead the team on scoring drives, consecutive losses to start the season probably isn't what Bears fans hoped to see under new coach Ben Johnson.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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But the anger that left-leaning media critics felt is clearly gaining more traction with a broader swath of the Democratic Party — people who are opening their wallets and dedicating their time to consuming new and independent media.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The routines and target zones differ from one game to another, but the idea of creating space for Lacroix, Richards or Guehi to attack is usually present.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Enthusiasts organized everything, yes, but these were students — who, with alumni returning for homecoming, made for a crowded campus with more than 65 car brands present.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The critical sequence rebuilt the Chiefs’ lead to 16-6 and kept the season from potentially teetering in an unfortunate direction during a particularly tumultuous moment.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Even as the Simmonses queued up, more people joined the long line growing in the direction of the Clinton Presidential Center.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Experts at Colorado State University echo that forecast, noting that shifts in wind patterns and other atmospheric factors could support a noticeable uptick in activity.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The political winds have shifted — and consumer protections could get blown away.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The dilemmas of post-revolutionary life—in particular, the gap between fulsome propaganda and flawed realities—were efficiently captured, as usual, in the popular genre known as the anekdot.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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The popular reality show hit the air for Episode 2 Tuesday night, rounding out its full table of Season 34 judges as fan favorite Carrie Ann Inaba returned following illness, and treating audiences to its usual toe-tapping joyride.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the trouble with grafting modern assumptions onto distant historical eras is that the two usually mix like oil and water.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Built as a modern Mega Drive (or Genesis) game with a cartridge release planned next year, Earthion really pushes what that console can do.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This summer alone has seen youth uprisings in Nepal, Angola, and Indonesia, to say nothing of ongoing youth mobilization worldwide for a free Palestine.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cooke’s granddaughter, Nicole Cooke-Johnson, saw the project as both deeply personal and part of her ongoing work as the head of his estate.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Current.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/current. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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