currently

adverb

cur·​rent·​ly ˈkər-ənt-lē How to pronounce currently (audio)
ˈkə-rənt-
Synonyms of currentlynext
: at the present time
currently engaged in scientific research
the movie currently running at the local theater
She currently lives in Texas.
a product that is not currently available
Similar legislation is currently working successfully in 17 other states as well as in the nation's capital.Tom Bourdon
Currently, only three such drugs are approved for use in the U.S. …Michael Waldholz

Examples of currently in a Sentence

we're currently working on three separate projects
Recent Examples on the Web
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The team found a way to turn biomass—like forestry and agricultural waste—into high-quality graphite, the same material currently imported from China for batteries, steel, and advanced manufacturing. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026 Also keep in mind the longer ride times because Waymo currently doesn’t take expressways and sticks to surface roads. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area. Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026 Wes Miller was introduced as Charlotte’s new men’s basketball coach Wednesday afternoon at Halton Arena in front of hundreds of fans, university administrators, support staff, and, most importantly, players currently on the roster. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for currently

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of currently was in 1579

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“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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