CURRENTLY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

currently

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ˈkər-ənt-lē

Definition of currently

as in now

at the present time we're currently working on three separate projects

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Recent Examples of currently The Rangers currently have the second-best record in the American League since May 29, going 29-21. — Cal Phillips updated July 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026 There are currently 175,000 live jobs on Greenhouse’s platform—and on average, for every job ad posted, around 254 job seekers are applying, pushing applications per recruiter up by 412%. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The next biggest asset, Ezri Konsa, could leave too, but Villa and Arsenal are currently some way apart on their respective valuations for the England international defender. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Researching his story, the museum discovered that Morais has a descendant who currently works as a prison chaplain in Pennsylvania. — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for currently

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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

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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

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