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 However, currently, there is very little research on the pressure points and long-term effects of tabi split-toe shoes on foot structure. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 But the must-see band, currently on fire, were simply outshone. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The currently untitled film will be Allen’s first since 2023’s Coup de Chance, which was produced in France and debuted at Venice. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 OpenAI currently offers it to Pro, Business and Enterprise users. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for currently
Recent Examples of Synonyms for currently
  1. now
  2. anymore
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  • Her light ripples and will forever ripple, and will shine even brighter now.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of now
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  • Some parents told us their kids don't want to take the bus anymore.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Because technology for technology’s sake isn’t enough anymore.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of anymore

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“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currently. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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