PRESENTLY Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

presently

adverb

ˈpre-zᵊnt-lē

Definition of presently

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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Relevance

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 Contrast that with climate models, where even the most advanced ones presently break the world up into grid cells that are 50 to 100 km on a side. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 My country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, is presently facing a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in its northern region. — André Kisonga, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 So the new overnight climate control system could even surpass that of pure EV camping, delivering another strong argument in favor of plug-in hybrids presently being the best powertrain solution for efficient, comfortable and capable camper vans and motorhomes. — New Atlas, 26 June 2026 The device aims to compete with traditional game consoles like Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation, which presently sell for $600 and up and are equally subject to the global component shortages that have lately bedeviled consumer electronics companies. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for presently

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Adverb

Eclipse chasers are targeting Greenland’s Scoresby Sund, Iceland’s volcanic landscapes and flat horizons in Spain, where the eclipse will take place shortly before sunset.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Jordan denied Aqaba had been threatened, but Iranian missiles struck its airport shortly afterward.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 July 2026

Definition of shortly

Adverb

The country is currently experiencing conditions that would not be expected until late summer, if at all.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The market drops considerably after the leading contenders, and the long shots include the United States, which is currently the 19th favorite to win it all at +8000 after its round-of-16 exit on home soil in 2026.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of currently

Adverb

Munster, who has extensively researched Ebola, was locked out of his lab soon after the January detention.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The organization has also installed four emergency clinic modules for local healthcare facilities, with a fifth expected to open soon.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of soon

Adverb

Draiblate’s skills and leadership ability were immediately clear, according to José-Luis Novo, the symphony’s conductor and artistic director.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The Jayhawks seemed to respond immediately cutting into that eight-point deficit.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Red pops up if the AI finds a critical concern based on the notes and alerts the clinician, who may need to act promptly.

— Joseph Kim, NPR, 23 July 2026
Leaders must embrace these solutions promptly to maintain competitiveness, as the window for this critical shift is rapidly closing.

— Mark Bishof, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
In marketing, the ability to quickly test multiple communication variants and respond instantly to customer needs is providing an ever-greater competitive advantage.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

The area’s adorable cobblestoned streets and historic buildings all pay homage to its past as a 17th-century maritime hub, and Evalina’s location directly on the working waterfront (one of only 15 in New England cities) is well worth exploring.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
Under cross-examination by Burke’s defense lawyer, Blair Berk, Tosch acknowledged that DNA can be transferred to an object without a person touching it directly.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

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