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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
It's presently adhered to the chest skin via a conductive gel, but future versions should utilize a more breathable, comfortable material.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
Despite this, the DOJ is presently attacking Visa for succeeding in a space (debit) that is already defined by enormous competition, and that will include quite a bit more in the near and long term.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
And the dollar’s own instability can presently be found in the flashing market signal that is $7 trillion worth of daily currency trading.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The Indian space agency, ISRO, presently has two operational launch pads at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
Despite this, the DOJ is presently attacking Visa for succeeding in a space (debit) that is already defined by enormous competition, and that will include quite a bit more in the near and long term.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
And the dollar’s own instability can presently be found in the flashing market signal that is $7 trillion worth of daily currency trading.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The Indian space agency, ISRO, presently has two operational launch pads at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
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Next month Saks will close its San Francisco flagship store in Union Square and two Saks Fifth Avenue and 13 Saks Off 5th stores in Canada will close shortly as part of the Hudson’s Bay Company liquidation following its bankruptcy.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday at the Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Sullivan's Island, a beach town just outside of Charleston, police said.—
Matt Foster,
ABC News,
1 May 2025
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The Ducks are currently going through a somewhat monster renovation of the Honda Center at a cost of $1 billion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Notably, footwear within the collection sees Chavarria’s take on the archival adidas Jabbar sneaker which was originally created for Kareem Abdul Jabbar, the beloved player set the standard for many players in the NBA currently.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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The industry has already swallowed price increases and made supply-chain shifts where possible, professionals say, and higher prices will now hit consumers, likely slowing growth in a part of the economy that’s made up of lots of small, even mom-and-pop, businesses.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Santos made the grave error of not just lying about his background to voters — which while unethical and unsavory is not a crime — but embezzling donor funds for personal expenses and lying to Congress, among other things, which are chargeable offenses that have now resulted in his conviction.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Face on the News The first the world at large saw of Leake came soon after his arrest in June 2023, when Russian media released a video filmed at a detention center in Moscow.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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That is a lot, especially for a long-weekend, but there have been several recent additions of note—with more coming soon.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Diego was immediately flown back to the Galápagos to join a last-ditch breeding program in 1977.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Unlike Southampton, who promptly dispatched their second manager of this season, Ivan Juric, immediately after relegation was confirmed, there has been a hesitancy about making a change.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Passengers are advised to practice frequent handwashing, report illnesses promptly, and consider using disinfectants in their cabins.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The no-cook meal combines a few of our favorite things—classic protein salads, fresh produce, and a few pickled components—into one treasured tradition that can instantly turn a miserably hot day into a cause for celebration.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Its weightless, almost soufflé-like texture sinks instantly—revealing a natural glow.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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In Transit Bronzing Serum by This Works: A lightweight formula for both the face and body, this bronzing serum is designed to be applied directly to bare skin or mixed with a daily moisturizer for a customizable, blendable glow.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana's nine detention centers, eight of which are privately operated, include the only ICE facility in the country directly connected to an airport, thus streamlining mass deportations across the state.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Lindsey Reese,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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