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
December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Ratings for Bad Bunny's halftime show have not yet been revealed, but the YouTube upload presently boasts more than 55 million views.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Netflix’s deal for WB is presently under regulatory review here and abroad.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
There’s an argument that with lower grossing movies like Send Help and Iron Lung presently on tracking, most forecasts are inflated.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Ratings for Bad Bunny's halftime show have not yet been revealed, but the YouTube upload presently boasts more than 55 million views.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Netflix’s deal for WB is presently under regulatory review here and abroad.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
There’s an argument that with lower grossing movies like Send Help and Iron Lung presently on tracking, most forecasts are inflated.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
Adverb
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But shortly before the World Championships that year, Kayne was diagnosed with a stress fracture in her right knee, and the team was forced to pull out of Worlds.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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An oblique injury shortly before spring training last year, followed by a reaggravation, ultimately limited Assad to just eight big-league appearances (seven starts).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The mission is currently expected to launch by 2028, according to NASA.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Right now, all of the rooms and suites currently open are set within the north side of property, the larger section that also houses the main pool, lobby, restaurant, and gym.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The company says the platform now operates as a fully functional prototype demonstrator.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Breakfast is a busy affair, but those in signature suites can eat in the lounge (soon to be renovated but with a great view) or order room service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The strike could come as soon as Saturday or Sunday.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meyer, an at-times combative career litigator, was brought in from the NHL Players Association in 2018 to add muscle to a bargaining team that was viewed as having surrendered ground in the negotiations for the 2017-2021 CBA, which was almost immediately panned as a loss for the players.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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McKinnor didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Morris added that anyone with a history of anemia or who has an unexplained low red blood cell count should promptly be screened as well.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Every child deserves the support they are entitled to—delivered promptly and reliably.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But those technologies aren’t going away instantly.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Keranique formulas combine strengthening proteins, scalp-nourishing ingredients and lightweight volumizing technology to support thicker, fuller-looking hair for women of every age, and instantly boost the appearance of density, without weighing hair down.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the women and their husbands found out about the data center project from speaking directly to the workers hired to move dirt and dig runoff ditches ahead of construction.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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