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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as in currently
at the present time
we are presently waiting in line for our turn
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as in now
without delay
the performance is starting presently
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Recent Examples of presently
But that gap between where the dollars presently are being reallocated from, and where the new money might come from, the gap between the reality and the dream, is in many ways a reflection of legacy procurement workflows and competing internal incentives.
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David Doty,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Pancreatic cancer is an instructive and presently relevant example.
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Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
18 June 2026
He is presently incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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David Doty,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Pancreatic cancer is an instructive and presently relevant example.
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Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
18 June 2026
He is presently incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
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Then, shortly after that team shrank, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system (FSD) got worse.
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Notably, 25% of employers currently offer hybrid work to employees.
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Both new tours are currently open for booking, as well as future dates of the original program in Alabama and Georgia.
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Even with data center experts and how common the trade has become now, the average hospital data center may take anywhere from two to five years.
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For now, the scientists and community advocates only have the money to test for copper, lead and arsenic, Ornelas Van Horne said.
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Turner, a family attorney, told attendees that Crump would be traveling to Senatobia soon to continue the push for accountability.
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Arraez fouled a ball off the top of his right foot in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, immediately dropping to the ground in pain but ultimately staying in the game.
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After largely remaining absent from season 2, Rhys Ifans returns as Alicent's father, who's then promptly beheaded before witnesses in the court.
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The Cubs trailed 1-0, and Michael Busch promptly struck out to end a scoring threat.
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Norma was instantly suspicious.
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With its geometric design, this three-piece quilt set instantly adds a polished touch to your bedding.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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