1
as in shortly
at or within a short time
I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently
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2
as in currently
at the present time
we are presently waiting in line for our turn
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3
as in now
without delay
the performance is starting presently
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Recent Examples of presently
MnB2 is over 20% more energetic by weight and 150% more energetic by volume than the aluminum presently used in solid rocket boosters.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
What are companies most concerned about presently?
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
However, a Dragon spacecraft presently docked to the space station is expected to perform a demonstration of its capabilities to boost the space station should the need arise.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Counsell said that despite not getting any imaging done since the middle of June, Tucker is presently healthy and fully healed.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
What are companies most concerned about presently?
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
However, a Dragon spacecraft presently docked to the space station is expected to perform a demonstration of its capabilities to boost the space station should the need arise.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Counsell said that despite not getting any imaging done since the middle of June, Tucker is presently healthy and fully healed.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
Adverb
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The replay seemed to show that the hit was fair, and Springer apparently directed his complaints at the Yankees shortly thereafter.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel made the comments slightly over 17 minutes into his opening monologue, shortly before the program’s first commercial break.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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It’s currently configured as a bayfront entertainment space with a custom wine wall, beverage center, top-tier audio visual system and two Murphy beds, offering versatility for potential buyers to use it as guest quarters or an office.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The stainless steel bottle currently comes in 19 colors and designs, and in two sizes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The city -- home to more than 710,000 people before Russia's full-scale invasion -- is now only around 16 miles from the front line and subject to continuous Russian attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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As an independent school leader, Shackelford now makes $101,000 a year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Behind him stretched the outlines of what will soon be a massive data center complex in the west-central part of the state, where heavy wind often meets extreme heat.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Apple says more states are expected to join the scheme soon.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The 11th Street Kids of Harcourt, John Economos (Steve Agee), Vigilante (Freddie Stroma) and Adebayo had already set out to rescue Chris from Earth-2, and Harcourt’s instincts as an agent who minds her surroundings picked up on the white supremacist haven almost immediately.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Kate debuted with blonde hair and was immediately met with troll comments.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Kwan promptly hit an opposite-field double.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Bacon’s retirement instantly makes his district more of a pickup opportunity for Democrats, who must net just three seats to retake control of the House next year.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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That moment changed everything, as Barnsley was placed in a month-long coma, and her best friend died instantly.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Sep. 2025
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The new School Partnership Program gives educators a way to quickly report safety concerns directly to Instagram.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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