currently

adverb

Synonyms of currently
: 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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That’s because when the vouchers went universal, many families currently enrolled in Catholic schools started receiving them in addition to new students. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 He’s currently affiliated with the Lee’s Summit Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council and Downtown Main Street organizations. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 Cosabella currently does business in countries such as France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and the Nordic region, said Dayan. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Opening range for the event pic is $8M-$10M, and critics are currently 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with audiences at 99%. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 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

Cite this Entry

“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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