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
As presently constructed, Denver will roll the same starting front out for the third straight year.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Mulholland agreed to those restrictions pending a hearing on his case that is scheduled for January 2027, according to the spokesperson, who also stated that Mulholland is not presently believed to be practicing with any patients.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The site is presently vacant, Oswego Village Planner Jeff Lind told commissioners.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Forsberg, a Swede, is enjoying his moment in the sun presently.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Mulholland agreed to those restrictions pending a hearing on his case that is scheduled for January 2027, according to the spokesperson, who also stated that Mulholland is not presently believed to be practicing with any patients.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The site is presently vacant, Oswego Village Planner Jeff Lind told commissioners.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Forsberg, a Swede, is enjoying his moment in the sun presently.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
Adverb
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She was followed shortly after by carpet co-host and model Ashley Graham.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Roman Anthony left Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning shortly after suffering an apparent right wrist injury during his first at bat of the game.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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The shoes are available on resale sites in red, but Prada is currently offering them in blue, burgundy and brown for $1,270.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Crew-12 will join Expedition 74 crew members currently aboard the space station.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Musk fires back at OpenAI attorney watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Subscribe now for immediate access to the latest issue and to browse the rich archive.—
The New York Review of Books,
The New York Review of Books,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Though the start of the pandemic soon after halted her momentum, DeVaux kept at it, eventually taking the Breeder’s Cup in 2024.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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In the immediate aftermath of last week’s shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, there was widespread skepticism about rescheduling it anytime soon.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Neither Moorer nor his attorney could immediately be reached for comment.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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She was released in November 2010, just days after an election, and promptly returned to politics.—
Lorcan Lovett,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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Observing disease early and responding promptly by cutting out and removing affected growth from the garden helps prevent minor infections from becoming persistent problems.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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We reprice companies instantly when the math changes.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Jupiter Jupiter, as darkness falls, will be roughly one-third up from the western horizon to the point directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The temptation now is delivered directly through gambling apps and websites.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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