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
Meanwhile the millennials—those presently aged 29 to 44—run the table in terms of AI usage, thanks to living at that sweet intersection of career cultivation and child-rearing.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Potential backers should note that the device is presently still in functional prototype form.
—Ben Coxworth
july 02, New Atlas, 2 July 2025
Investor confidence is presently reflected in premium multiples (3x P/S), but with minimal cushion, a downturn could have a significant impact, particularly in contrast to competitors like WDC, which trades closer to 1x in challenging times.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
As for the celebrities presently obsessed with the brand?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Potential backers should note that the device is presently still in functional prototype form.
—Ben Coxworth
july 02, New Atlas, 2 July 2025
Investor confidence is presently reflected in premium multiples (3x P/S), but with minimal cushion, a downturn could have a significant impact, particularly in contrast to competitors like WDC, which trades closer to 1x in challenging times.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
As for the celebrities presently obsessed with the brand?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
Adverb
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But countless other bands have said similar things shortly before their own big money reunions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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After issuing a tornado watch shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, originally to last through 11 p.m., the weather service cancelled it in two waves — first for DeKalb and surrounding counties, then Cook County and collars.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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The One Enterprise are currently in production for mystery thriller series Decalcomania.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Its Butterfly model is currently the top-selling premium ultra-compact travel stroller globally, says Teves.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The techy Ascent series has gotten an upgrade in the last year or so, but the older models (now on sale) are still good.—
Brittany Romano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 July 2025
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Clark’s status now remains uncertain, as she’s missed the last five contests with a groin injury.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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Microsoft has committed $50 billion to U.S. AI infrastructure; Anthropic warned that powering a single model might soon require five gigawatts of electricity.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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At the bar, under a modern ceiling work by decorative artist Fanny Chaix Bryan, Printemps will organize events in partnership with Moët Hennessy, such as a cognac tasting scheduled soon.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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Take, for example, the investment tax credit (ITC) that allows firms to immediately write off a share of their capital costs.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The Colma Police Department didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Fans wondered on social media what happened and promptly found the answer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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As dutiful beauty editors, our eyes couldn’t help but instantly wander to her manicure, a lilac-milk look created by celebrity nail artist Jenny Longworth, who, aside from working with Rihanna, is also responsible for some of Harry Styles’s nail looks.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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This feature allows the chronograph hands to reset to zero and restart instantly with a single press.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Salena Zito, who has been chronicling the politics of the Rust Belt for decades, was directly in front of the stage on that fateful day in July 2024 when Donald Trump was shot.—
Philip Klein,
National Review,
10 July 2025
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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