currently

adverb

ˈkər-ənt-lē How to pronounce currently (audio)
Definition of currentlynext
as in now
at the present time we're currently working on three separate projects

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Recent Examples of currently Beyond New York, more than a dozen other US states are currently considering restrictions or bans on new data center construction. — CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Studying the release of microfibers into the environment is currently limited by the existing data and the lack of a standard around measurement. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 Thomas is currently teaching online while studying to graduate in 2028 with a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Benefits of an Gap Card Membership Gap Encore is currently Gap’s free loyalty program with a credit card membership with tiers. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for currently
Recent Examples of Synonyms for currently
  1. now
  2. anymore
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  • And speaking of men being disappointing, Ava changes the conversation to vaguely tell them all that her intuition about her boyfriend, Hook, was correct, and that they’re now broken up.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to stabbing four University of Idaho students to death and waived his right to appeal, is now seeking post-conviction relief by claiming his plea was false.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of now
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  • City leadership hopes this sends a message to all landlords that treating tenants like this won't be tolerated anymore.
    — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Analysts did lower their price target to $325 from $360, acknowledging investors aren't paying the same multiple for data-center stocks anymore.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of anymore

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“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currently. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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