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
However, Pennsylvania lawmakers are not presently considering direct rebates.
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Hannah Wiseman, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Marlins owner since 2018 Bruce Sherman is presently on pace for a seventh losing season in his ninth year.
—Greg Cote
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Also at Starlet this month is the first crack at a live show as a solo act for indie rock upstart brendon b (frontman of the presently on-hiatus indie outfit Mom Cars).
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Mortensen presently has custody of the couple’s son.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
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Hannah Wiseman, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Marlins owner since 2018 Bruce Sherman is presently on pace for a seventh losing season in his ninth year.
—Greg Cote
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Also at Starlet this month is the first crack at a live show as a solo act for indie rock upstart brendon b (frontman of the presently on-hiatus indie outfit Mom Cars).
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Mortensen presently has custody of the couple’s son.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
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In a press conference shortly after, Chief Scott Wahl of the San Diego police confirmed the number of casualties at five, which included two suspects as well as three people inside the center.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Amid her rise to fame, Cooper struck up her connection with Kaplan in 2020 on a business Zoom call and began dating shortly after, according to W magazine.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Active fires in West Texas West Texas is currently seeing one active fire — the Crooked Cook Fire — near Matador, Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The summery beverage is currently available nationwide for a limited time, through July 31, in 12-oz cans, in both Classic and Zero Sugar varieties.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Health officials are now investigating whether the outbreak involves the Ebola Zaire strain — the deadliest and most well-known version of the virus — or a different variant, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Peters will now be released on parole June 1, having served more than four years behind bars.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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The second followed soon after.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Design software companies have been hit hard by the AI scare trade, as investors worry that AI will soon be able to handle creative tasks in minutes.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The 6-3, 318-pound Hunter, mostly a run-stuffer in college, immediately becomes an important piece on Ejiro Evero’s defense until Wharton returns.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The airport said that the runway was immediately shut down and that emergency construction crews are on site to determine the cause of the sinkhole and make repairs.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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The feel-good story of this 2025-26 season for Ducks should be remembered fondly — and then promptly put behind them.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Bergstrom accepted the challenge and promptly beat the older male recruiter, rapping out 18 pull-ups while the recruiter could muster only 15.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The film covers the span of about two-and-a-half days in Misael’s life, so the whiplash of his sister’s arrival is felt instantly.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Wearing your go-to sneaker on the plane instantly clears space and keeps your suitcase from getting exponentially heavier.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Straus Family Creamery also said customers with questions can contact the company directly by email or phone during weekday business hours.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Ocean Casino Resort stakes its claim directly on the Atlantic City Boardwalk with views of a ferris wheel and lighthouse as though to remind you of the city’s modest beachtown origins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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