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
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  1. now
  2. anymore
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  • His choice to funnel info about Ariana to her ex has left him on the outs with most of the group, who now won’t even answer his messages about his photo shoot.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • With funding now threatened, Duncan fears that programs serving underserved schools could be cut, saying that the money is invaluable to Los Angeles.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of now
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  • At a certain point, people won’t be able to outsmart advanced AI anymore; this is not just another opinion.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Whoever stands atop the AI race podium isn’t the main point anymore.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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