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
Scientists’ best solar models presently struggle to precisely predict flare-ups on our own, most familiar star.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Consider enrolling in a class or talking about philosophical ideas with your peers, because such bold curiosity presently translates into mental growth.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
This may be all that the protests can presently accomplish.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Consider enrolling in a class or talking about philosophical ideas with your peers, because such bold curiosity presently translates into mental growth.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
This may be all that the protests can presently accomplish.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
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Few details have been released, but Miami police told CBS News Miami that shortly before midnight, officers received a ShotSpotter alert near the main stage in the area of Northeast 2nd Avenue and 62nd Street.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Consecutive 3-pointers by Walsh, Shulga and Harper cut Orlando’s lead to 71-70, and another by Scheierman shortly thereafter tied it up at 73-73.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are currently 10 candidates in the running, with eight Democrats and two Republicans, per CalMatters.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, Ionic capitals, which are more restrained, currently grace the columns at the entrance of the White House.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The era of the concert hall was at hand, and the same qualities that had made the mandolin attractive at home now put it at a disadvantage.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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But now, customers are cutting back.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The counter in the market’s far right corner, dubbed Club 104, is reserved for emerging talents, changing every few weeks (sometimes sooner).—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cost concerns are expected to surface during midterms this fall, and an analysis by the nonprofit PowerLines found residents are not likely to get a break any time soon because new gas and electricity rate hike requests could affect more than 80 million Americans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Information on charges and the suspects' identities was not immediately released.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Representatives from the House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their suffering, like Amalia’s, began promptly.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The French government, having learned the lesson of Lascaux, promptly closed them off from public view.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Think soft layers that hold their shape after long flights, linen staples that instantly elevate a carry-on wardrobe, and under‑$50 basics that make getting dressed on the road feel effortless.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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This surcharge will apply directly to sellers, not consumers.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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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.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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